Connecting the device, Connecting the switch to a terminal, Ac power connection – Allied Telesis AT-8000GS/48 User Manual
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Chapter 2: Installation
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Connecting the Device
This section describes how to connect the device, and includes the
following sections:
“Connecting the Switch to a Terminal” on page 33
“AC Power Connection” on page 33
Connecting the
Switch to a
Terminal
The device is connected to a terminal through a console port on the back
panel of the 24/48 port devices. The console connection which enables a
connection to a terminal desktop system running a terminal emulation
software for monitoring and configuring the device.
The terminal must be a VT100 compatible terminal or a desktop or
portable system with a serial port and running VT100 terminal emulation
software.
To connect a terminal to the device Console port, perform the following:
1. Connect a cable to the terminal running VT100 terminal emulation
software.
2. Ensure that the terminal emulation software is set as follows:
Select the appropriate port to connect to the device.
Set the data rate to 115,200 baud.
Set the data format to 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, and no parity.
Set flow control to none.
Under Properties, select VT100 for Emulation mode.
Select Terminal keys for Function, Arrow, and Ctrl keys. Ensure that
the setting is for Terminal keys (not Windows keys).
Note
When using HyperTerminal with Microsoft Windows 2000, ensure
that you have Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 or later installed. With
Windows 2000 Service Pack 2, the arrow keys function properly in
HyperTerminal’s VT100 emulation. Go to www.microsoft.com for
information on Windows 2000 service packs.
3. Connect the cable to the console port on the device front panel.
AC Power
Connection
To connect the power supply perform the following:
1. Using a 5-foot (1.5 m) standard power cable with safety ground
connected, insert the power cable to the AC main socket located on
the back panel.
2. Connect the power cable to a grounded AC outlet.
3. Confirm that the device is connected and operating by checking that
the Power Supply LED on the front panel is green.