Connecting to COM Port for Local Management

5.When these parameters are set, the Local Management password screen will display. Refer to the appropriate Enterasys Matrix DFE‐Diamond/Platinum Series Configuration Guide for further information.

Figure 4-12 Connecting an IBM PC or Compatible

1

UTP straight-through cable with RJ45 connectors

3

RJ45-to-DB9 PC adapter

2

RJ45 COM port

4

IBM PC or compatible device

Connecting to a VT Series Terminal

To connect a VT Series terminal to an Enterasys Networks chassis COM port (Figure 4‐13), use a UTP straight‐through cable with RJ45 connectors and an RJ45‐to‐DB25 female adapter, and proceed as follows:

1.Connect the RJ45 connector at one end of the UTP straight‐through cable to the COM port on the Enterasys Networks module.

2.Plug the RJ45 connector at the other end of the UTP straight‐through cable into the RJ45‐to‐DB25 female adapter.

3.Connect the RJ45‐to‐DB25 adapter to the port labeled COMM on the VT terminal.

4.Turn on the terminal to access the Setup Directory and set the following parameters:

Parameter

Setting

 

 

 

Mode

7

Bit Control

 

 

Transmit

Transmit=9600

 

 

 

Bits Parity

8

Bits, No Parity

 

 

 

Stop Bit

1

Stop Bit

 

 

 

When these parameters are set, the Local Management password screen will display. Refer to the Enterasys Matrix DFE‐Diamond/Platinum Series Configuration Guide for further information.

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Enterasys Networks 2S4082-25-SYS, 7S4280-19-SYS Connecting to a VT Series Terminal, Connecting an IBM PC or Compatible