Required connections – Brocade Communications Systems Brocate Ethernet Access Switch 6910 User Manual
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Brocade 6910 Ethernet Access Switch Configuration Guide
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Connecting to the Switch
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Configure the bandwidth of any port by limiting input or output rates
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Control port access through IEEE 802.1X security or static address filtering
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Filter packets using Access Control Lists (ACLs)
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Configure up to 4093 IEEE 802.1Q VLANs
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Enable GVRP automatic VLAN registration
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Configure IGMP multicast filtering
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Upload and download system firmware or configuration files via HTTP (using the web interface)
or FTP/TFTP (using the command line or web interface)
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Configure Spanning Tree parameters
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Configure Class of Service (CoS) priority queuing
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Configure static or LACP trunks (up to 6)
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Enable port mirroring
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Set storm control on any port for excessive broadcast, multicast, or unknown unicast traffic
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Display system information and statistics
Required Connections
The switch provides an RS-232 serial port that enables a connection to a PC or terminal for
monitoring and configuring the switch. A null-modem console cable is provided with the switch.
Attach a VT100-compatible terminal, or a PC running a terminal emulation program to the switch.
You can use the console cable provided with this package, or use a null-modem cable that
complies with the wiring assignments shown in the Installation Guide.
To connect a terminal to the console port, complete the following steps:
1. Connect the console cable to the serial port on a terminal, or a PC running terminal emulation
software, and tighten the captive retaining screws on the DB-9 connector.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the RS-232 serial port on the switch.
3. Make sure the terminal emulation software is set as follows:
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Select the appropriate serial port (COM port 1 or COM port 2).
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Set the baud rate to 9600 bps.
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Set the data format to 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, and no parity.
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Set flow control to none.
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Set the emulation mode to VT100.
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When using HyperTerminal, select Terminal keys, not Windows keys.
NOTE
Once you have set up the terminal correctly, the console login screen will be displayed.
For a description of how to use the CLI, see
“Using the Command Line Interface”
on page 27. For a
list of all the CLI commands and detailed information on using the CLI, refer to