the Series 8200zl

Switch

Installing

 

 

 

Installing the Series 8200zl Switch

Installation Procedures

10. (Optional) Connect a Console to the Switch

The Series 8200zl Switch has a full-featured, easy to use console interface for performing the following tasks:

Monitor switch and port status and observe network activity counters

Modify the switch’s configuration

Read the event log and access diagnostic tools to help in troubleshooting

Download new software to the switch

Add passwords and other security features to control access to the switch from the console, web browser interface, and network management stations

The console can be accessed through these methods:

Out-of-band:Connect a PC or VT-100 terminal, to be used as a console, directly to the switch using the serial cable that comes with the Series 8200zl Switch. If the PC or terminal has a 25-pin serial connector, you can use a readily available 9-pin to 25-pin serial cable, or attach a 9-to-25 pin straight-through adapter to the PC end of the cable.

In-Band:Access the console using telnet from a PC or UNIX station on the network, and a VT-100 terminal emulator. This method requires that you first configure the switch with an IP address and subnet mask by using either out-of-band console access or through DHCP/Bootp.

The Series 8200zl Switch can simultaneously support one out-of-band console session through the Console Port and five in-band sessions (telnet or SSH).

Terminal Configuration

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

any baud rate from 2400 to 115200 (the switch automatically senses the speed)

8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity, and flow control set to None

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

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

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