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Console management, Connecting a terminal or pc to the console port – Milan Technology MIL-SM2401M-STK User Manual

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Console Management

Connecting a Terminal or PC to the Console Port

Console management involves the administration of the switch via a direct

connection to the RS-232 console port. This port is a female DB-9 connector.

From the main menu of the console program, the user has access to manage the

functions of the switch.

Figure 4-1. Connecting the switch to a terminal via RS-232 cable

Use the supplied RS-232 cable to connect a terminal or PC to the console port.

The terminal or PC to be connected must support the terminal emulation program.