Operation Manual – LoginH3C S7500 Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 2 Logging in through the Console Port2-1Chapter 2 Logging in through the Console PortWhen logging into a switch through its console port, go to these sections for informationyou are interested in:z Introductionz Logging in through 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 Scheme2.1 IntroductionTo log in through the console port is the most common way to log into a switch. It is alsothe prerequisite to configure other login methods. By default, you can log into an S7500series Ethernet switch locally through its console port.To log into an Ethernet switch through its console port, the communication configurationof the user terminal must 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 NoneCheck mode (Parity) NoneStop bits 1Data bits 8After logging into a switch, you can perform configuration for AUX users. Refer tosection Console Port Login Configuration for more.2.2 Logging in through the Console PortFollowing are the procedures to connect to a switch through the console port.1) Connect the serial port of your PC/terminal to the console port of the switch, asshown in Figure 2-1.
