Connecting The Console Port - Dell PowerConnect 3024 System Information Manual

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Insert and tighten two screws appropriate for your rack through each of
3
the mounting brackets.

Connecting the Console Port

The switch provides an RS-232 serial port that enables a connection to a
desktop system or terminal for monitoring and configuring the switch. This
port is a male DB-9 connector, implemented as a data terminal equipment
(DTE) connection.
To use the console port, you need the following equipment:
• A terminal or TTY-compatible terminal, or a desktop or portable
system with a serial port and the capability to emulate a terminal
• A null modem or crossover RS-232 cable with a female DB-9
connector for the console port on the switch
To connect a terminal to the console port:
Connect the female connector of the RS-232 cable directly to the
1
console port on the switch, and tighten the captive retaining screws.
Connect the other end of the cable to a terminal or the serial
2
connector of a desktop system running terminal emulation software.
Ensure the terminal emulation software is set as follows:
Select the appropriate serial port (serial port 1 or serial port 2).
a
Set the data rate to 9600 baud.
b
Set the data format to 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, and no parity.
c
Set flow control to none.
d
Under Properties, select VT100 for Emulation mode.
e
Select Terminal keys for Function, Arrow, and Ctrl keys. Ensure
f
that the setting is for Terminal keys (not Windows keys).
NOTICE: When using HyperTerminal with Microsoft
ensure that you have Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 or later installed. With
Windows 2000 Service Pack 2, the arrow keys function properly in
HyperTerminal's VT100 emulation. Go to www.microsoft.com for information
on Windows 2000 service packs.
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Windows 2000,