3Com 3C16894 4-slot Chassis manual Configuring The Switch, Configuring the, Switch 7750 and a

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CONFIGURING THE SWITCH 7750

	The following sections of this chapter describe how to configure and boot the
	Switch 7750:
	■ Configuring the Switch 7750 and a Local Terminal
	■ Setting Terminal Parameters
	■ Booting the Switch 7750
Configuring the	Configure the local terminal and Switch 7750, using Figure 36 as a reference. The
Switch 7750 and a	terminal (a PC in this example) is connected to the switch console port using a
Local Terminal	console cable.
	Figure 36 Connecting the Switch 7750 to a PC
		Switch

1		Console cable
	Plug the DB-9 or DB-25 female plug of the console cable into the serial port of the
	PC or the terminal where the switch will be configured.
2	Connect the RJ-45 connector of the console cable to the console port of the
	switch.
Setting Terminal	To set terminal parameters and open a HyperTerminal session:
Parameters
1	Start the PC and select Start > Programs > Accessories > Communications >
	HyperTerminal.

The Connection Description dialog box displays, as shown in Figure 37.