the Switch

Installing the Switch

Installation Procedures

Terminal Configuration

To connect a console to the switch, configure the PC terminal emulator as a DEC VT-100 (ANSI) terminal or use a VT-100 terminal, and configure either one to operate with these settings:

any baud rate from 1200 to 115200 (the switch senses the speed)

8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity, and flow control set to Xon/Xoff

for the Windows Terminal program, also disable (uncheck) the “Use Function, Arrow, and Ctrl Keys for Windows” option

for the Hilgraeve HyperTerminal program, select the “Terminal keys” option for the “Function, Arrow, and Ctrl Keys act as” parameter

If you want to operate the console using a different configuration, make sure you change the settings on both the terminal and on the switch so they are compatible. Change the switch settings first, save your changes, then change the terminal settings, then reboot the switch and reestablish the console session.

Installing

Direct Console Access

To connect a console to the switch, follow these steps:

1.Connect the PC or terminal to the switch’s Console Port using the console cable included with the Switch. (If your PC or terminal has a 25- pin serial connector, first attach a 9-pin to 25-pin straight-through adapter at one end of the console cable.)

Console port

Console cable supplied with the switch

PC running a terminal emulator program, or a VT-100 terminal

Figure 2-15. Connecting the console cable

N o t e

The ProCurve Switch 6600-24XG (J9265A) is shipped with an RJ-45 to 9-pin

 

console cable.

 

 

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