CHAPTER 3

Using the Console Port

Alteon Web switches have a console port for configuring the switch. This chapter explains how to connect a terminal to the console port.

For instructions on using the console to view and configure switch settings, see the Web OS switch software manuals.

Connecting a Serial Cable

To establish a console (DCE) connection, the following are required:

νAn ASCII terminal or a computer running ASCII terminal emulation software set to the parameters shown in the table below:

Table 5 Console Configuration Parameters

Parameter

Value

 

 

Baud Rate

9600

Data Bits

8

Parity

None

Stop Bits

1

 

 

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Nortel Networks 700107, 700116, 700117 Using the Console Port, Connecting a Serial Cable, Console Configuration Parameters