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Chapter 3: Using the Console Port 23

Connecting a Serial Cable 23

 

 

 

Establishing a Console Connection

25

Upgrading Software

26

 

 

 

Software Already Installed

26

 

TFTP Download Through CLI

26

 

Serial Upgrade

26

 

 

 

Troubleshooting 27

 

 

 

Link LED Does Not Light

27

 

 

Symptom 27

 

 

 

Cause

27

 

 

 

 

Temperature Sensor Error Message

27

Actions

27

 

 

 

 

Switch Will Not Boot 28

 

 

 

Symptoms

28

 

 

 

Cause

28

 

 

 

 

Actions

28

 

 

 

 

Switch Will Not Accept TFTP Software Upgrade 28

Symptoms

28

 

 

 

Cause

28

 

 

 

 

Actions

28

 

 

 

 

Appendix A: Specifications

29

 

Supported Standards

29

 

 

 

Port Specifications

29

 

 

 

Physical Characteristics 30

 

 

 

Power Requirements 30

 

 

 

AC Power

30

 

 

 

 

DC Power

30

 

 

 

 

Environmental Specifications

31

 

 

Certifications 31

 

 

 

 

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Contents Alteon Web SwitchTM Regulatory Compliance Safety Information Taiwan EMC Statement Contents Using the Console Port NContentsPreface Who Should Use This BookHow This Book Is Organized Warranty Contacting UsAlteon Web Switch NChapter 1 The Alteon Web Switch Physical DescriptionFront Panels Alteon AD3 Front Panel Alteon AD4 Front PanelPorts Ports of the Alteon 180 and Alteon AD SeriesAlteon 180e Alteon AD3 Alteon AD4 Alteon Web Switch n13 Front Panel Port LEDsState Description Alteon Web Switch Rear Panel-AC Powered Models Rear PanelInstalling the Switch Hardware Preparing for InstallationIncluded Items Powering on the switch NChapter 2 Installing the Switch HardwareInstalling the Switch Rack-Mounting the Web SwitchInstalling the Switch Hardware n17 Table-Mounting the Web Switch Rack-Mounted Alteon Web SwitchConnecting Power Installing the Switch Hardware n19Connecting Cables to Network Ports 1000Base-SX Link Characteristics Gigabit Ethernet via the Fiber Optic SC Connector10/100 Mbps Ethernet via the RJ-45 Connector Installing the Switch Hardware n21Automatic Selection of Redundant Connections Console Configuration Parameters Using the Console PortConnecting a Serial Cable Parameter ValuePinouts for DB9 Serial Connector DB9 Serial Connector Pin DescriptionNChapter 3 Using the Console Port Using the Console Port n25 Establishing a Console ConnectionUpgrading Software Software Already InstalledSerial Upgrade Tftp Download Through CLIUsing the Console Port n27 TroubleshootingTemperature Sensor Error Message Link LED Does Not LightSwitch Will Not Boot Switch Will Not Accept Tftp Software UpgradePort Connector Media Maximum Distance SpecificationsPort Specifications Supported StandardsAC Power Physical CharacteristicsPower Requirements DC PowerAppendix a Specifications n31 Environmental SpecificationsCondition Operating Specification Storage Specification CertificationsNAppendix a Specifications