Connecting to the COM1 Port

Chapter 3 Connecting the Cisco MDS 9216 Switch

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To connect the console port to a computer terminal, follow these steps:

Step 1 Configure the terminal emulator program to match the following default port characteristics: 9600 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity.

Step 2 Connect the supplied RJ-45 to DB-9 female adapter to the computer serial port. We recommend using the adapter and cable provided with the switch.

Step 3 Connect the console cable (a rollover RJ-45 to RJ-45 cable) to the console port (see Figure 3-1) and to the RJ-45 to DB-9 adapter at the computer serial port.

Note For configuration instructions, refer to the Cisco MDS 9000 Family Configuration Guide.

Note The COM1 port is not supported for connection to a console.

The COM1 port (labeled “COM1”) is an RS-232 port with a DB-9 interface. You can use it to connect to an external serial communication device such as a modem. For information about how to turn off hardware flow control, refer to the Cisco MDS 9000 Family Configuration Guide.

Note Connecting the COM1 port to a modem is supported for switches running Cisco MDS SAN-OS Release 1.2(1a) or later.

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