MNS-BB Software User Guide
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2.0 Console Management Interface
This chapter describes the following:
• Management interfaces for the LE2425A and LEV2525A Switches.
• Advantages of using each interface.
2.1 Understanding Management Interfaces
The console interface is accessed through the DB-9 RS232 connector. Attach a VT100 compatible
terminal or a PC running a terminal emulation program to the serial port.
USB to serial adapters are also available for laptops or computers that do not have native serial ports
Management interfaces enable you to reconfigure the switch and to monitor switch status and
performance. The LE2425A and LEV2525A switches offer the following interfaces:
• CLI – A command line interface offering the full set of switch commands through the VT-100 or
equivalent console built into the switch.
• Web browser interface --a switch interface offering status information and a subset of switch
commands through a standard web browser (such as Netscape Navigator or Microsoft Internet
Explorer)
This manual describes how to use the CLI, Web Interface and how to use these interfaces to configure
and monitor the switch.
The MNS software supports a command-line interface (CLI) through the serial port.
Note: CLI is also accessible through Telnet.
The command-line interface enables local or remote unit installation and maintenance. A set of system
commands allows effective monitoring, configuration and debugging of the device.
2.2 Console Port Connection
Attach a VT100 compatible terminal or a PC running a terminal emulation program to the serial port
on the switch. Use the null-modem cable.
When attaching to a PC, set terminal emulation type to VT100, specify the port used by your PC (i.e,
COM 1~4), and then set communications to 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity, and 38400 bps (for initial
configuration). Also be sure to set flow control to ‘none’.
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