Dell PowerConnect 2808 Getting Started Manual

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14 Starting and Configuring the DeviceConnecting the Terminal to the DeviceThe device provides an external console port in models 2816/24/48. The console port enables aconnection to a terminal desktop system running terminal emulation software for monitoring andconfiguring the device.The Console port connector is a male DB-9 connector, implemented as a data terminal equipment(DTE) connector.To use the Console port, the following is required:• VT100 compatible terminal or a desktop or portable system with a serial port and running VT100terminal emulation software.• An RS-232 null-modem cable with a female DB-9 connector for the Console port and the appropriateconnector for the terminal.To connect a terminal to the device Console port, perform the following:1 Connect the supplied RS-232 crossover cable to the terminal running VT100 terminal emulationsoftware.2 Ensure that the terminal emulation software is set as follows:a Select the appropriate serial port to connect to the 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 flow control to none.e Select VT100 for Emulation mode.NOTE: When using HyperTerminal with Microsoft® Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Vista, ensure thatyou have the latest service packs installed. With Windows 2000 Service Pack 2, the arrow keys function properly inHyperTerminal’s VT100 emulation. Go to www.microsoft.com for information on Windows 2000, Windows XP, andWindows Vista service packs.3 Connect the female connector of the RS-232 crossover cable directly to the Console port on thedevice, and tighten the captive retaining screws. The PowerConnect 2800 series Console port is locatedon the back panel.Booting the Device - Managed ModeThe procedure described in this section refers to the device when set to operate as a managed switch.The PowerConnect 2808/16/24/48 models include a built-in dual purpose Mode Button. To changebetween managed and unmanaged modes, press the Mode Button for less than seven seconds.Once the device is set to operate as a managed switch the boot procedure can be monitored on theconnected terminal as follows:1 Ensure that the device console port is connected to a VT100 terminal device or VT100 terminalemulator via the device’s RS-232 crossover cable.