CheetahSwitch Workgroup-4508

Configuring the Serial Port

You can access the on-board configuration program by attaching a VT100 compatible device to the switch's serial port. For more information on connecting to this port, refer to the section on Making the Connections Required for System Configuration on page 9. The communication parameters for this port are accessed from the Serial Port Configuration screen seen below and described in the following table.

CheetahSwitch Workgroup - 4508

 

 

Serial Port Configuration

 

 

 

 

 

Management Mode

: Console Mode

 

 

 

 

Baudrate

: 19200

 

 

 

 

Databits

: 8

 

 

 

 

Stopbits

: 1

 

 

 

 

Parity

: NONE

 

 

 

 

Time-Out (in minutes)

: 10

 

 

 

 

Auto Refresh (in seconds)

: 180

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

<APPLY>

<OK>

<CANCEL>

 

 

Use <TAB> or arrow keys to move. <Space> to scroll options.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Parameter

Default

Description

 

 

Management Mode

Console Mode

Indicates if the console port settings are for direct console

 

 

 

connection.

 

 

 

 

 

Baud Rate

19200

The rate at which data is sent between devices. (Options:

 

 

 

2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200 bps, and Auto

 

 

 

detection).

 

 

 

 

 

Note that when Auto is selected, you must first press the Enter

 

 

 

key once to set the data rate and initialize the connection.

 

 

 

Databits

8 bits

Sets the data bits of the RS-232 port. (Options: 7, 8)

 

 

 

Stopbits

1 bit

Sets the stop bits of the RS-232 port. (Options: 1, 2)

 

 

 

Parity

none

Sets the parity of the RS-232 port. (Options: none/odd/even)

 

 

 

Time-Out

0 minutes

If no input is received from the attached device after this

 

 

 

interval (in minutes), the current session is automatically

 

 

 

closed. (Range: 0 -100 minutes; where 0 indicates disabled.)

 

 

 

Auto Refresh

0 sec.

Sets the interval before a console session will auto refresh the

 

 

 

console information, including Spanning Tree Information, Port

 

 

 

Configuration, Port Statistics, and RMON Statistics.

 

 

 

(Range: 0, or 5 - 255 seconds; where 0 indicates disabled.)

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CheetahSwitch Workgroup, 4508 specifications

Accton Technology is a pioneering force in networking solutions, and one of its standout products is the Accton Technology 4508, commonly referred to as the CheetahSwitch Workgroup. This switch is designed to cater to the evolving demands of workgroup networking, providing an innovative blend of performance, scalability, and manageability.

The CheetahSwitch 4508 is engineered to support high-speed data transfer, making it an ideal solution for small to medium-sized enterprises. It features a robust architecture that can handle a considerable amount of network traffic, ensuring seamless communication within workgroups and across departments. With its ability to connect up to eight devices, the switch guarantees that workgroups can stay connected, productive, and efficient.

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