Connecting to a Console Port for Local Management
Connecting to an IBM or Compatible Device
2-2 Matrix E1 Series (1G58x-09 and 1H582-xx) Configuration Guide
Using a UTP cable with RJ45 connectors and RJ45-to-DB9 adapter, you can connect products
equipped with an RJ45 console port to an IBM or compatible PC running a VT series emulation
software package.
Using a UTP cable and an optional RJ45-to-DB25 female adapter (PN 9372110), you can connect
products equipped with an RJ45 console port to a VT series terminal or VT type terminals running
emulation programs for the VT series.
Using a UTP cable and an optional RJ45-to-DB25 male adapter (PN 9372112), you can connect
products equipped with an RJ45 console port to a Hayes compatible modem that supports
9600 baud.
2.1.2 Connecting to an IBM or Compatible Device
To connect an IBM PC, or compatible device, running the VT terminal emulation, to an Enterasys
Networks device console port (Figure 2-1), proceed as follows:
1. Connect the RJ45 connector at one end of the cable (not supplied) to the console port on the
Enterasys Networks device.
2. Plug the RJ45 connector at the other end of the cable into the RJ45-to-DB9 adapter (supplied
with the device). Refer to Section 2.1.5 for adapter wiring and signal assignments.
3. Connect the RJ45-to-DB9 adapter to the communications port on the PC.
4. Turn on the PC and configure your VT emulation package with the following parameters:
5. When these parameters are set, the Matrix E1 startup screen will display.
Parameter Setting
Mode 7 Bit Control
Transmit Transmit=9600
Bits Parity 8 Bits, No Parity
Stop Bit 1 Stop Bit
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