Connecting to Console Port for Local Management

4.Turn on the PC and configure your VT emulation package with 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 Startup screen will display. Proceed to Section 3.7 to complete the installation.

Figure 3-14 Connecting an IBM PC or Compatible

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UTP straight-through cable with RJ45 connectors

RJ45-to-DB9 PC adapter

RJ45 Console port shown on C1H124-48

PC

 

 

3.6.3Connecting to a VT Series Terminal

To connect a VT Series terminal to an Enterasys Networks device Console port (Figure 3-15), use

aUTP straight-through cable with RJ45 connectors and an optional RJ45-to-DB25 female adapter, 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 .

 

3.

Plug the RJ45-to-DB25 adapter to the port labeled COMM on the VT terminal .

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Enterasys Networks C1H124-24, C1H124-48 manual Connecting to a VT Series Terminal, Connecting an IBM PC or Compatible

C1H124-24, C1H124-48 specifications

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