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18 Installation VH-8TX1UM/VH-8TX1MF

Connecting a Terminal to the Console Port

The console port is a serial RS-232 interface port that enables a

connection to a terminal for performing switch monitoring and

configuration functions. The terminal may be a PC or workstation running

terminal emulation software, or a terminal configured as a Data Terminal

Equipment (DTE) connection. Alternatively, this port can be connected to

an external modem to enable remote dial-in management. You can use

the out-of-band management program (described in the Management

Guide) over a standard modem connection.

If you connect a terminal to the console port prior to powering on the

switch, you can observe the progress and results of the power-on self test

as the switch goes through its initialization process. See “Powering the

Switch” on page 20.

The console port is configured as a standard RS-232 connection using a

male DB-9 connector (see Table A-1 for pinouts). A null-modem wired

RS-232 cable is supplied with the switch for connecting to this interface.

This cable is shielded to comply with emissions regulations and

requirements.

Console Port (Out-of-Band) Connections

To connect the VH-8TX1UM/VH-8TX1MF console port to a terminal, do

the following:

1. Connect a VT100 compatible terminal or a PC running a terminal

emulation program to the console port (Figure 2-2). Use the null-

modem cable provided with the switch, or use a null-modem

connection that is compatible with the console port pin assignments

shown in Appendix A.

Figure 2-2. Connecting a Terminal to the Console Port

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