Cisco Systems 4900 Series Starting the Terminal-Emulation Software, Connecting to a Power Source

Appendix B Initial Configuration for the Switch

Starting the Terminal-Emulation Software

Starting the Terminal-Emulation Software

Before you power on the switch, start the terminal-emulation session so that you can see the output display from the power-on self-test (POST).

The terminal-emulation software—frequently a PC application such as Hyperterminal or ProcommPlus—makes communication between the switch and your PC or terminal possible.

Step 1 Start the terminal-emulation program if you are using a PC or terminal.

Step 2 Start a terminal-emulation session.

Step 3 Configure the baud rate and character format of the PC or terminal to match these console port default characteristics:

•9600 baud

•8 data bits

•1 stop bit

•No parity

•None (flow control)

Connecting to a Power Source

Follow these steps to connect to a power source:

Step 1 If you are using an AC power supply, connect one end of the supplied AC power cord to the power connector on the switch rear panel, and then connect the other end of the power cable to a grounded AC outlet. (See Figure B-1.)

Step 2 If you are using a DC power supply, see the “Connecting DC Power to the Switch” section on page 3-11for instructions on how to install the DC power supply.

As the switch powers on, it begins the POST, a series of tests that runs automatically to ensure that the switch functions properly.

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