Connecting to a Console Port for Local Management
Connecting to a VT Series Terminal
Matrix E1 Series (1G58x-09 and 1H582-xx) Configuration Guide 2-3
Figure 2-1 Connecting an IBM PC or Compatible Device
2.1.3 Connect ing to a VT Series TerminalTo connect a VT series terminal to an Enterasys Networks switch console port (Figure 2-2), use a
UTP cable with RJ45 connectors and an optional RJ45-to-DB25 female adapter (PN 9372110), and
proceed as follows:
1. Connect the RJ45 connector at one end of the cable to the console port on the Enterasys
Networks device.
2. Plug the RJ45 connector at the other end of the cable into the RJ45-to-DB25 female adapter.
Refer to Section 2.1.5 for adapter wiring and signal assignments.
3. Connect the RJ45-to-DB25 adapter to the port labeled COMM on the VT terminal.
4. Turn on the terminal and access the setup directory. Set the following parameters on your
terminal:
1PC 3UTP Cable with RJ45 Connectors
2RJ45-to-DB9 PC Adapter 4RJ45 Console Port
3755_30
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Reset
Console PWR
CPU
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