Chapter 7: Command-Line Management

7. Command-LIne Management

The switch provides a command-line console interface for configuration purposes. The switch can be configured either locally through its RS-232 port or remotely via a Telnet session. For the latter, you must specify an IP address for the switch first.

This chapter describes how to configure the switch using its console by Command Line.

7.1 Administration Console

Connect the DB9 straight cable to the RS-232 serial port of the device to the RS-232 serial port of the terminal or computer running the terminal emulation application.

Direct access to the administration console is achieved by directly connecting a terminal or a PC equipped with a terminal-emulation program (such as HyperTerminal) to the switch console port.

When using the management method, configure the terminal-emulation program to use the following parameters (you can change these settings after login):

Default parameters:

115,200 bps

8 data bits

No parity

1 stop bit

7.1.1 Exec Mode (View Mode)

Figure 7-1. Exec mode screen.

Logon to Exec Mode (View Mode)

At the switch_a login: prompt, type in “root” and press <Enter> to logon to Exec Mode (or View Mode).

switch_a login: root

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Black Box LEH1008A-2MMSC, LEH906A-2SFP, LEH908A manual Command-LIne Management, Administration Console, Exec Mode View Mode

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