Dell PowerConnect 6200 Series Getting Started Manual

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Getting Started Guide 113 Connect the female connector of the RS-232 crossover cable directly to the switch console port, andtighten the captive retaining bolts. The PowerConnect 6200 series console ports are located on the rearpanel as shown in Figure 1-4.NOTE: If you are installing a stack of switches, connect the terminal to the Master Switch. This switch will light theMaster Switch LED, the top left LED in the array on the front panel. When a stack is powered up for the first time, theswitches elect the Master Switch, which may occupy any location in the stack. If you connect the terminal to a memberswitch, you will not be able to use the CLI.Figure 1-4. Connecting to the Console PortBooting the Switch1 Make sure that the switch console port is connected to a VT100 terminal or VT100 terminal emulator viathe RS-232 cable.2 Locate an AC power receptacle.3 Deactivate the AC power receptacle.4 Connect the switch to the AC receptacle.5 Activate the AC power receptacle.When the power is turned on with the local terminal already connected, the switch goes through a power-on self-test (POST). POST runs every time the switch is initialized and checks hardware components to determine ifthe switch is fully operational before completely booting. If POST detects a critical problem, the program flowstops. If POST passes successfully, valid firmware is loaded into RAM. POST messages are displayed on theterminal and indicate test success or failure. The boot process runs for approximately 60 seconds.