Dell 5524P, 5548P manual Connecting the Switch to the Terminal, Front-Panel Console Port

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Connecting the Switch to the Terminal

The switch is configured and monitored through a terminal desktop system that runs terminal emulation software. The switch connects to the terminal through the console port.

To connect the switch to a terminal:

1Connect an RS-232 cable to a VT100-compatible terminal or the serial connector of a desktop system running terminal emulation software.

2Connect the RS-232 cable to the switch console port on the front panel of the switch (see Figure 3-1) using an 8-pin RJ-45 male connector.

Figure 3-1. Front-Panel Console Port

Console Port

3Set the terminal emulation software as follows:

a Select the appropriate serial port to connect to the switch. b Set the data rate to 9600 baud.

c Set the data format to 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, and no parity. d Set Flow Control to none.

e Select VT100 for Emulation mode within your communication software.

f Select Terminal keys for Function, Arrow, and Ctrl keys. Ensure that the setting is for Terminal keys (not Windows keys).

NOTE: You can connect a console to the console port on any unit in the stack, but stack management is performed only from the stack master (Unit ID 1 or 2).

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Configuring the Switch

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Contents Getting Started Guide JN2W1 Contents Configuring the Switch Site Preparation InstallationOverview Unpacking Package ContentsUnpacking the Switch Installing the Switch Installing in a RackConnecting the Switch to Power Supplies Installing on a Flat SurfaceStacking Switches StackingShows this process Unit ID Assignment Automatic AssignmentManual Assignment 1Show unit stack id 2Set unit stack id 3BackConfiguring the Switch Configuration Work FlowConnecting the Switch to the Terminal Front-Panel Console PortBooting the Switch Initial LEDsConfiguring the Stack Configuration Using the Setup WizardConfiguring the Switch Enter the Snmp Management System IP Configuring the Switch Press Enter Following information is displayed
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