Nortel Networks 700107, 700116 Using the Console Port, Connecting a Serial Cable, Parameter Value

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CHAPTER 3

Using the Console Port

Alteon Web switches have a console port for configuring the switch. This chapter explains how to connect a terminal to the console port.

For instructions on using the console to view and configure switch settings, see the Web OS switch software manuals.

Connecting a Serial Cable

To establish a console (DCE) connection, the following are required:

νAn ASCII terminal or a computer running ASCII terminal emulation software set to the parameters shown in the table below:

Table 5 Console Configuration Parameters

Parameter	Value

Baud Rate	9600
Data Bits	8
Parity	None
Stop Bits	1

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Contents Alteon Web SwitchTM Regulatory Compliance Safety Information Taiwan EMC Statement Contents NContents Using the Console PortHow This Book Is Organized PrefaceWho Should Use This Book Contacting Us WarrantyAlteon Web Switch Front Panels NChapter 1 The Alteon Web SwitchPhysical Description Alteon AD4 Front Panel Alteon AD3 Front PanelAlteon 180e Alteon AD3 Alteon AD4 PortsPorts of the Alteon 180 and Alteon AD Series State Description Alteon Web Switch n13Front Panel Port LEDs Rear Panel Alteon Web Switch Rear Panel-AC Powered ModelsIncluded Items Installing the Switch HardwarePreparing for Installation NChapter 2 Installing the Switch Hardware Powering on the switchInstalling the Switch Hardware n17 Installing the SwitchRack-Mounting the Web Switch Rack-Mounted Alteon Web Switch Table-Mounting the Web SwitchInstalling the Switch Hardware n19 Connecting PowerConnecting Cables to Network Ports Installing the Switch Hardware n21 Gigabit Ethernet via the Fiber Optic SC Connector10/100 Mbps Ethernet via the RJ-45 Connector 1000Base-SX Link CharacteristicsAutomatic Selection of Redundant Connections Parameter Value Using the Console PortConnecting a Serial Cable Console Configuration ParametersNChapter 3 Using the Console Port Pinouts for DB9 Serial ConnectorDB9 Serial Connector Pin Description Establishing a Console Connection Using the Console Port n25Tftp Download Through CLI Software Already InstalledSerial Upgrade Upgrading SoftwareLink LED Does Not Light TroubleshootingTemperature Sensor Error Message Using the Console Port n27Switch Will Not Accept Tftp Software Upgrade Switch Will Not BootSupported Standards SpecificationsPort Specifications Port Connector Media Maximum DistanceDC Power Physical CharacteristicsPower Requirements AC PowerCertifications Environmental SpecificationsCondition Operating Specification Storage Specification Appendix a Specifications n31NAppendix a Specifications