Dell Networking C9010 Getting Started Manual

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Console Port RJ-45 to RJ-45Rollover Cable RJ-45 to RJ-45Rollover Cable RJ-45 to DB-25Modem Adapter Terminal ServerDeviceSignal RJ-45 Pinout RJ-45 Pinout DB-25 Pinout SignalCTS 8 1 - RTSSetting USB-B Console AccessFor the location fo the USB-B console port, refer to C9010 Console Ports.The terminal settings are the same for the USB-B and RJ-45 console port:• 9600 baud rate• No parity• 8 data bits• 1 stop bit• No flow controlWhen you connect a console device to the USB-B port, it becomes the primary connection and it sendsall messages to the USB-B drive.1. Power on the PC.2. Install the necessary USB device drivers (you will need an Internet connection). For assistance,contact Dell Networking Technical Support.3. Connect the USB-A end of cable into an available USB port on the PC.4. Connect the USB-B end of cable into the USB-B console port on the system.5. Power on the system.6. Open your terminal software emulation program to access the system.7. Set the terminal connection settings:• 9600 baud rate• No parity• 8 data bits• 1 stop bit• No flow controlNOTE: Only one of the console ports can be active at a time; a USB console takes priority over anRJ-45 console by default. When a USB host (PC) is plugged into the USB-B console port, the C9010hardware automatically switches over to use the USB console. When you remove the USB cable orthe PC deactivates the USB connection, the C9010 automatically switches to the RJ-45 consoleinterface.Initial Software ConfigurationAfter you connect a console terminal, the CLI prompt appears (Dell>_). It is not necessary to enter adefault user name and password to log in.Although a version of the Dell Networking operating system is pre-loaded on the chassis, the system isnot configured when you power up for the first time (except for the default host name, which isDell).This section describes how to configure the system using the CLI.To set up the switch, you must assign an IP address and other configuration information necessary forthe switch to communicate with the local routers and the Internet. The minimal configuration provided inConfiguring the Software 43REGULATORY DRAFT 11-4-14