Dell PowerConnect 6200 Series Getting Started Manual

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10 Getting Started Guidew w w . d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mStarting and Configuring the SwitchAfter completing all external connections, connect a terminal to a switch to configure the switch or stack.Additional advanced functions are described in the User's Guide located on your User Documentation CD.NOTE: Read the release notes for this product before proceeding. You can download the release notes fromthe Dell Support website at support.dell.com.NOTE: We recommend that you obtain the most recent version of the user documentation from the Dell Supportwebsite at support.dell.com.Connecting the Terminal to the SwitchTo monitor and configure the switch via serial console, use the console port on the rear of the switch to connectit to a terminal desktop system running terminal emulation software. The console port connector is a male DB-9connector, implemented as a data terminal equipment (DTE) connector.The following is required to use the console port:• VT100-compatible terminal or a desktop or a portable system with a serial port, running VT100 terminalemulation software.• An RS-232 crossover cable with a female DB-9 connector for the console port and the appropriateconnector for the terminal.Perform the following tasks to connect a terminal to the switch console port:NOTE: If you are installing a stack of switches, you need to assemble and cable the stack before powering upand configuring the stack.1 Connect an RS-232 crossover cable to the terminal running VT100 terminal emulation software.2 Configure the terminal emulation software as follows:a Select the appropriate serial port (serial port 1 or serial port 2) 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 the flow control to none.e Set the terminal emulation mode to VT100.f Select Terminal keys for Function, Arrow, and Ctrl keys. Make sure that the setting is for Terminal keys(not Microsoft® Windows® keys).NOTE: When using HyperTerminal with Microsoft Windows 2000, make sure that you have Windows 2000 Service Pack2 or later installed. With Windows 2000 Service Pack 2, the arrow keys function properly in HyperTerminal's VT100emulation. Go to www.microsoft.com for more information on Windows 2000 service packs.