Dell S50N Quick Start Manual

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14 Installing the SoftwareAccessing the Console PortConnect the RJ-45/DB-9 adapter that is shipped with the S50V system to the RJ-45 cable.Step Task1 Install the RJ-45 copper cable that is shipped with the S50V system into theconsole port.CAUTION: You must install a straight-through RJ-45 copper cable(a standard Ethernet cable) into the console port. This is different frommany other implementations that require an Ethernet crossover cable (orrollover cable). If connecting to a terminal server and using a crossovercable, daisychain another crossover cable to effectively get a straight-through cable connection. Many console terminal servers use octopuscables that are crossover cables. To accommodate the octopus cable,connect an additional crossover cable, as above, to effectively install astraight-through cable.2 If necessary, connect the RJ-45/DB-9 adapter that is shipped with the S50Vsystem to the end of the RJ-45 cable that will connect to your terminal.3 Set your initial console terminal settings to match the default console settings onthe switch.9600 baud rateNo parity8 data bits1 stop bitNo flow control (console port only)After establishing a connection, you can modify the settings to match at eachend of the connection.Table 2-1. Pin Assignments for Console PortSignal RJ-45 PinoutNC 1NC 2RXD 3