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Console management, Connecting a terminal or pc to the console port – Milan Technology MIL-SME801GSX 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 male DB-9 connector

wired for connecting to a standard PC serial port. 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.

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