3. Console Management

This chapter explains how to configure console management via a direct connection to the console port of the switch.

Console management involves the administration of the switch via a direct connection to the RS-232 console port. This port is a female DB-9 connector. From the main menu of the console program, user has access to manage the functions of the switch.

Connecting a Terminal or PC to the Console Port

Figure 3-1. Connecting the switch to a terminal via an RS-232 cable

Use the supplied RS-232 cable to connect a terminal or PC to the console port. The terminal or PC to be connected must support the terminal emulation program.

After the connection between the switch and the PC is finished, turn on the PC and run a terminal emulation program such as Hyper Terminal to match the following default characteristics of the console port:

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FM2008/2009 specifications

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