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Connections and Cabling
Once the switch is properly installed, connect all network and management cables required network
applications.
Network Cable Installation Warning
Never install exposed network cables outdoors. Install network cables per manufacturer requirements.
For additional information on cabling for console, EMP, USB, Bluetooth and other connections, refer to
the OmniSwitch AOS Switch Management Guide.
Serial Connection to the Console Port
The console port provides a serial connection to the switch using either a Micro-USB or RJ45 connector
and is required when logging into the switch for the first time.
For information on modifying these settings, refer to the OmniSwitch AOS Switch Management Guide.
Ethernet Management Port (EMP) Cable Requirements
There are specific cable type requirements (i.e., straight-through or crossover) based on the device to
which the EMP is connecting. Refer to the information below:
For information on manually configuring Ethernet ports, refer to the OmniSwitch AOS Switch
Management Guide.
Serial Connection Default Settings
baud rate 9600
parity none none
data bits (word size) 8
stop bits 1
Serial Connection Default Settings
EMP to a Switch Straight-through
EMP to a Computer or Workstation Crossover