Nortel Networks 10BASE-T manual Connecting a Terminal to the Console/Comm Port

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Installing the BayStack 410-24TSwitch

Connecting a Terminal to the Console/Comm Port

To connect a terminal to the Console/Comm port:

1.Set the terminal protocol as described in “Console/Comm Port” on page 2-10.

2.Connect the terminal (or a computer in terminal-emulation mode) to the console port using the RS-232 cable.

3.Connect the female connector of the RS-232 cable directly to the Console/Comm Port on the switch, and tighten the captive retaining screws (see Figure 2-7).

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Figure 2-7. Connecting to the Console/Comm Port

4.Connect the other end of the cable to a terminal or the serial connector of a personal computer running communications software.

5.Proceed to the next section, “Connecting Power,” to connect the AC power cord and power up the BayStack 410-24T switch.

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