Dell Networking N4032 Getting Started Manual

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Starting and Configuring the Switch 21Connecting a Switch to a TerminalAfter completing all external connections, connect a terminal to a switch toconfigure the switch.NOTE: Read the release notes for this product before proceeding. You candownload the release notes from the Dell Support website at dell.com/support.NOTE: We recommend that you obtain the most recent version of the userdocumentation from the Dell Support website at dell.com/support.To monitor and configure the switch via serial console, use the RJ45 consoleport on the back panel of the switch to connect it to a VT100 terminal or to acomputer running VT100 terminal emulation software. The console port isimplemented as a data terminal equipment (DTE) connector.The following equipment is required to use the console port:• VT100-compatible terminal or a desktop or a portable computer with aserial port running VT100 terminal emulation software, such asMicrosoft® HyperTerminal.• A serial cable (provided) with a RJ45 connector for the console port andDB-9 connector for the terminal.Perform the following tasks to connect a terminal to the switch console port:1 Connect the DB-9 connector on the serial cable to the terminal orcomputer running VT100 terminal emulation software.2 Configure the terminal emulation software as follows:a Select the appropriate serial port (for example, COM 1) to connect tothe console.b Set the data rate to 9600 baud.c Set the data format to 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, and no parity.d Set the flow control to none.e Set the terminal emulation mode to VT100.f Select Terminal keys for Function, Arrow, and Ctrl keys. Ensure thatthe setting is for Terminal keys (not Microsoft Windows® keys).3 Connect the RJ45 connector on the cable directly to the Dell NetworkingN4000 RJ45 console port located on the back of the switch.