Management ports
Besides the 10/100/1000Base-T RJ-45 ports, the VEP4600 provides several ports for management and storage.
NOTE: The output examples in this section are for reference only. Your output may vary.
Topics:
• RS-232 console port access
• MicroUSB-B console port access
RS-232 console port access
The RS-232 console port is on the I/O-side of the VEP4600.
Figure 17. VEP4600 RS-232 console and management ports
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RS-232: processor console port (left); BMC console port (right)
CAUTION: Ensure that any equipment attached to the serial port can support the required 115200 baud rate.
NOTE: Before starting this procedure, ensure that your PC has a 9-pin serial port and that you have installed a terminal
emulation program on the PC.
NOTE: If your PC’s serial port cannot accept a female DB-9 connector, use a DB-9 male-to-male adaptor.
1 Install the provided RJ-45 connector-side of the provided cable into the platform console port.
2 Install the DB-9 female-side of the provided copper cable into your PC’s serial port. Or install the DB-9 cable into other data terminal
equipment (DTE) server hardware.
3 Keep the default terminal settings on the console as follows:
• 115200 baud rate
• No parity
• 8 data bits
• 1 stop bit
• No ow control
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