To use the console port, you need the following equipment:
• A terminal or TeleTypewriter (TTY)-compatible terminal, or a portable computer with a serial
port and terminal-emulation software.
• An Underwriters Laboratories (UL)-listed straight-through or null modem RS-232 cable with a
female DB-9 connector for the console port on the switch. The other end of the cable must use
a connector appropriate to the serial port on your computer or terminal.
You must shield the cable that connects to the console port to comply with emissions regulations
and requirement
System logon
After the platform boot sequence is complete, a logon prompt displays.
The following table shows the default values for logon and password for console and Telnet
sessions.
Access level Description Default Logon Default Password
Read-only Permits view-only
configuration and status
information. Is equivalent
to Simple Network
Management Protocol
(SNMP) read-only
community access.
RO user
Read/write View and change
configuration and status
information across the
switch. You can change
security and password
settings. This access
level is equivalent to
SNMP read/write
community access.
RW secure
Password encryption
The local passwords for the switch are stored in the configuration file, encrypted with an Avaya
proprietary algorithm.
System logon
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