Dell PowerConnect B-MLXe Series Getting Started Manual

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24PowerConnect B-MLXe Getting Started Guide53-1001995-01Managing cablesFor information on managing cables attached to the PowerConnect B-MLXe Series, refer to your hardwareinstallation guide.Attaching a management stationYou can manage the PowerConnect B-MLXe Series system in the following ways:• You can connect a PC or terminal to the management module’s serial (Console) port for a direct connection.From this interface, you can configure the 10BaseT/100BaseTX/1000BaseTX Ethernet (management) port withan IP address and either Telnet or SSH. This enables you to manage the device through the10BaseT/100BaseTX/1000BaseTX Ethernet (management) port using either Telnet or SSH.• You can connect the PowerConnect B-MLXe Series chassis to your existing management network and managethe chassis, along with other network devices, from a management station. To do this, you can connect achassis to the management module’s 10BaseT/100BaseTX/1000BaseTX Ethernet (management) port.NOTEThe existing management network into which you can connect the 10/100 Ethernet port must be separate andisolated from the network over which user packets are switched and routed.For information about connecting a PC or terminal to the management module’s Console port or management port,see “Attaching a PC or terminal to the Console port or Ethernet port,” next. For information about connecting amanagement port to a network, see “Attaching the management module’s Ethernet Port to a network” on page 25.Attaching a PC or terminal to the Console port or Ethernet portThe management module’s Console port (which has a male DB-9 serial connector), and 10BaseT/100Base TXEthernet port (which has an RJ-45 UTP connector) allow you to attach a PC or terminal. From the Console port, youcan access the PowerConnect B-MLXe Series chassis CLI directly from the PC or terminal or via a Telnet connectionto the PC or terminal. From the Ethernet port, you can access the PowerConnect B-MLXe Series CLI or Webmanagement interface directly from the PC or terminal or via a Telnet connection to the PC or terminal.Before performing this task, you need the following items:• PC running a terminal emulation application or a terminal.• If connecting the PC or terminal to the Console port, a straight-through EIA/TIA DB-9 serial cable with one endterminated in a female DB-9 connector and the other end terminated in a male or female DB-9 or DB-25connector, depending on the specifications of your PC or terminal. You can order the serial cable separately fromDell or build your own cable. If you prefer to build your own, see the pinout information in your hardwareinstallation guide.• If connecting the PC or terminal to the Ethernet port, a Category 5 UTP crossover cable, which you must supply.For information about the management port pin assignments, refer to your hardware installation guide.Follow the steps given below to attach a PC or terminal to the Console port or Ethernet port.1. Connect a PC or terminal to the Console port or Ethernet port using the appropriate cable.