Dell PowerConnect 3548 Getting Started Manual

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Starting and Configuring the Device 15Starting and Configuring the DeviceAfter completing all external connections, connect a terminal to the device to configure thedevice. Performing the additional advanced functions are described in the Dell PowerConnect3500 Series User's Guide on the Documentation CD.NOTE: Before proceeding further, read the release notes for this product. You can download the releasenotes from the Dell Support website at support.dell.com.NOTE: We recommend that you obtain the most recent revision of the user documentationfrom the Dell Support website at support.dell.com.Connecting to the DeviceTo configure the device, the device must be connected to a console, but if the device is partof a stack, only one device called the Master unit in the whole stack needs to be connected to aterminal. You can identify the Master unit by the illuminated Master LED on the front panel ofthe switch. Because the stack operates as a single device, only the Master unit is configured.Connecting the Terminal to the DeviceThe device provides a Console port that enables a connection to a terminal desktop systemrunning terminal emulation software for monitoring and configuring the device. The Consoleport 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 runningVT100 terminal emulation software• An RS-232 crossover cable with a female DB-9 connector for the Console port and theappropriate connector for the terminalTo connect a terminal to the device Console port, perform the following tasks:1 Connect the supplied RS-232 crossover cable to the terminal running VT100 terminalemulation software.