4.
Console Management
Connecting a Terminal or PC to the Console Port
Console management involves the administration of the switch via a direct connection to the RS-232 console port. This port is a male DB-9 connector wired for connecting to a standard PC serial port. From the main menu of the console program, the user has access to manage the functions of the switch.
Figure 4-1. Connecting the switch to a terminal via RS-232 cable
Use the supplied RS-232 cable to connect a terminal or PC to the console port. The terminal or PC to be connected must support the terminal emulation program.
15
