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RJ-45 Si

nal

Direction

DB-9

4 CD

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5 GND N/A 5

6 RXD

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7 DSR

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8 CTS

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Connection procedure

Follow these steps to connect a terminal device to the switch by using the console cable:

1. Plug the DB-9 female connector of the console cable to the serial port of the console terminal or PC.

2. Connect the RJ-45 connector of the console cable to the console port of the switch.

CAUTION:

Identify the mark on the console port to ensure that you are connecting to the correct port.

NOTE:

 When connecting a PC to a powered-on switch, connect the DB-9 connector of the console cable to the

PC before connecting the RJ-45 connector to the switch.

 When disconnecting a PC from a powered-on switch, disconnect the DB-9 connector of the console

cable from the PC after disconnecting the RJ-45 connector from the switch.

Setting terminal parameters

When setting up the configuration environment through the console port, the terminal or PC can use the

terminal emulation program to communicate with the switch. You can run the HyperTerminal of the

Windows operating system to connect to other PCs, network devices, and Telnet sites. For detailed

information and the use of the HyperTerminal, see the HyperTerminal Help documentation in Help and

Support Center on the PC running the Windows operating system.

In the following configuration procedure, Windows XP HyperTerminal is used to communicate with the

switch.

Follow these steps to set terminal parameters:

Step1 Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Communications > HyperTerminal to enter the

HyperTerminal window. The Connection Description dialog box appears, as shown below.

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