AT-8500 Series Layer 2+ Fast Ethernet Switches Installation Guide
RS-232 Terminal Port
You can use the RS-232 terminal port to establish a local (out-of-band) management session with the switch and to configure the switch’s operating parameters. You establish a local management session with the switch by connecting either a terminal or a personal computer with a terminal emulation program to the port.
Note
You are not required to manage an AT-8500 Series switch. If the default switch settings are adequate for your network, you can use the unit as an unmanaged switch. For the default settings, refer to the AT-S62 Management Software User’s Guides.
The RS-232 terminal port has a DB-9 female connector and uses a straight-through RS-232 cable (included with the switch). The default settings for the RS-232 terminal port are:
Baud rate: 9600 bps
Data bits: 8
Parity: None
Stop bits: 1
Flow control: None
Note
These settings are for a DEC VT100 or ANSI terminal, or an equivalent terminal emulation program.
