Enterasys Networks A2H124-24FX - Manual (Page 49)

Connecting to Console Port for Local Management
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Connecting to an IBM or Compatible Device
To connect an IBM PC or compatible device, running the VT terminal emulation, to an
Enterasys switch Console port (
Figure 3‐12 ), proceed as follows:
1. Connect the DB9 female connector at one end of the cable (not supplied) to the
Console port on the Enterasys switch. (If there is a switch designated as the Manager,
connect to its Console port.)
2. Plug the DB9 female connector at the other end of cable into the communications port
on the PC.
3. Turn on the PC and configure your VT emulation package with the following
parameters:
When these parameters are set, the Startup screen will display. Proceed to “ Connecting to
the Network ” on page 3‐24.
Figure 3-12 Connecting an IBM PC or Compatible
Parameter Setting
Mode 7 Bit Control
Transmit Transmit=9600
Bits Parity 8 Bits, No Parity
Stop Bit 1 Stop Bit
1 DB9 female connector 4 DB9 female connector
2 Serial interface cable 5 PC with VT emulation application
3 DB9 male Console port connector
Console
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