Configuration

How to connect to the ADMIN Port

Introduction The ADMIN port provides a direct connection to all features and functions of the Switch Management Interface and the ability to configure, monitor and troubleshoot all Switch Cards in the Rack.

Required cable

A standard RS-232 serial straight-through (DB-9, Male)

 

cable is required. Use this cable to connect the PC’s

IMPORTANT;

COM port to the ADMIN Port (P110) on the back of the

RS-232 cable

Rack. (see Figure 5.1 below)

length should

 

not exceed

Note: This connection must be used in conjunction with

50 ft.

the Switch Management Interface.

Using the

Before using the Switch Management Interface, you must

Switch

first do the following:

Management

qinstall the Switch Management Interface (next page)

Interface

confirm that the Switch Management Interface

 

settings must match your PC’s COM port settings.

 

(see page 5-30)

ADMIN Port

(P110)

Connect to COM

Connect to the COM port

port on the PC.

on the PC

Figure 5.1. RS-232 Connection

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