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Connecting the Console Port

This section describes how to connect the RS-232 console port to a PC. The console port allows you to perform

the following functions:

• Configure the switch from the CLI.

• Monitor network statistics and errors.

• Configure SNMP agent parameters.

• Download software updates to the switch or distribute software images residing in flash memory to

attached devices.

• Perform initial switch configuration

• Perform password recovery

Connecting the Console Port to a PC

You can connect the console port to a PC serial port for local administrative access to the Cisco MDS 9132T

switch.

The PC must support VT100 terminal emulation. The terminal emulation software—frequently a PC application,

such as HyperTerminal Plus—makes the communication between the Cisco MDS 9132T switch and your PC

possible during setup and configuration.

Note

To connect the console port to a PC, follow these steps:

Step 1 Configure the baud rate and character format of the PC terminal emulation program to match the following management

port default characteristics:

• 9600 baud

• 8 data bits

• 1 stop bit

• No parity

Step 2 Attach the adapter required for your PC to its communication port. It must present an RJ-45 socket towards the switch.

• For a DB-9 serial port, attach the supplied RJ-45-to-DB-9 female adapter.

• For a DB-25 serial port, attach the supplied RJ-45-to-DB-25 female adapter.

• For a USB port, attach a customer-supplied USB-to-serial dongle.

Connecting the Cisco MDS 9132T Switch

Connecting the Console Port

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