2-12 Logging In Through the Console PortWhen logging in through the Console port, go to these sections for information you are interested in:z Introductionz Setting Up the Connection to the Console Portz Console Port Login Configurationz Console Port Login Configuration with Authentication Mode Being Nonez Console Port Login Configuration with Authentication Mode Being Passwordz Console Port Login Configuration with Authentication Mode Being Schemez Configuring Command Authorizationz Configuring Command AccountingIntroductionTo log in through the Console port is the most common way to log in to a switch. It is also theprerequisite to configure other login methods. By default, you can log in to an H3C S5120-EI seriesEthernet switch through its Console port only.To log in to an Ethernet switch through its Console port, the related configuration of the user terminalmust be in accordance with that of the Console port.Table 2-1 lists the default settings of a Console port.Table 2-1 The default settings of a Console portSetting DefaultBaud rate 9,600 bpsFlow control OffCheck mode No check bitStop bits 1Data bits 8After logging in to a switch, you can perform configuration for AUX users. Refer to Console Port LoginConfiguration for details.Setting Up the Connection to the Console Portz Connect the serial port of your PC/terminal to the Console port of the switch, as shown in Figure2-1.Figure 2-1 Diagram for setting the connection to the Console port
