Step5 Click Properties in the HyperTerminal window to enter the Switch Properties dialog box. Click the Settings tab, set the emulation to VT100, and then click OK.

Figure 4-7Set terminal emulation in Switch Properties dialog box

Booting the Switch

Checking Before Power-On

Before powering on the switch, verify that:

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The power cable is properly connected.

The power supply voltage meets the requirement of the switch.

The console cable is properly connected; the terminal or PC used for configuration has been started; and the configuration parameters have been set.

Powering On the Switch

The 3Com Baseline Switch 2900 Family have the same Boot ROM display style. This document uses the Boot ROM output information on the 3Com Baseline Switch 2928-SFP Plus as an example:

Starting......

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3COM 2928-SFP Plus BOOTROM, Version 102

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Creation Date

: Jan 8

2009

CPU Type

: ARM926

 

CPU L1 Cache

: 32KB

 

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