9032947 Installation 17Connecting a Terminal to the Console PortThe console port is a serial RS-232 interface port that enables aconnection to a terminal for performing switch monitoring andconfiguration functions. The terminal may be a PC or workstation runningterminal emulation software, or a dumb terminal configured as a DataTerminal Equipment (DTE) connection. Alternatively, this port can beconnected to an external modem to enable remote dial-in management.If you connect a terminal to the console port prior to powering the switch,you can observe the progress and results of the power-up diagnostics asthe switch goes through its initialization process.The console port connector is configured as a female null modemconnection using a female DB-9 (see Table A-1 for pinouts). A standardstraight-through wired RS-232 cable is typically all that is needed toconnect to this interface. Any cable connected to the console port mustbe shielded to comply with emissions regulations and requirements.To connect the ELS100-24TXG console port to a terminal, do thefollowing:1. Connect a terminal to the console port using an interface cable(Figure 2-3).Figure 2-3. Connecting a Terminal to the Console Port2. Connect the male connector of the interface cable directly to theswitch console port and tighten the captive retaining screws.3. Connect the other end of the interface cable to a terminal (in someinstances, an adapter may be required to make this connection).4. From your terminal, start the terminal emulation program.5. Configure the terminal to the following communication settings: 9600baud, no parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no hardware flow control,ASCII character set.
