Console Port Access Commands 297
7 Management Commands
Console Port Access Commands
This section describes the commands you use to configure the console port. You can use a
serial cable to connect a management host directly to the console port of the switch.
configuration
This command gives you access to the Global Config mode. From the Global Config mode,
you can configure a variety of system settings, including user accounts. From the Global
Config mode, you can enter other command modes, including Line Config mode.
Format
configuration
Mode Privileged EXEC
lineconfig
This command gives you access to the Line Config mode, which allows you to configure
various Telnet settings and the console port.
Format
lineconfig
Mode Global Config
serial baudrate
This command specifies the communication rate of the terminal interface. The supported rates
are 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200.
Default 9600
Format
serial baudrate {1200 | 2400 | 4800 | 9600 | 19200 | 38400 |
57600 | 115200}
Mode Line Config
no serial baudrate
This command sets the communication rate of the terminal interface.
Format
no serial baudrate
Mode Line Config
serial timeout
This command specifies the maximum connect time (in minutes) without console activity. A
value of 0 indicates that a console can be connected indefinitely. The time range is 0 to 160.
Default 5
Format
serial timeout <0-160>
Mode Line Config