Asante Technologies 5308F - Manual (Page 41)

Setting up for Management
Page 2-13
Console
Configuration
To manually configure the IntraSwitch 5308FL with an IP
address via the unit’s Console port, use a VT100 terminal or a
VT100 terminal emulator running on a workstation or personal
computer (PC) to connect to the IntraSwitch 5308FL’s Local
Management Interface.
1 Using a straight-through RS-232 cable with a 9-pin
male D-subminiature plug at one end, connect a
terminal or workstation (PC) running a terminal
emulator to the
Console port on the front of the
IntraSwitch 5308FL.
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Important! If you are using a Macintosh, you
need a special cable to connect to the
IntraSwitch 5308FL’s Console port. Contact
Asanté Technical Support (see Appendix E) for
assistance.
Figure 2-7 Connecting to the Console port
2 Make sure both units’ power is turned on.
If using a PC with a terminal emulator, make
sure it is configured with the following terminal
settings:
❏ Bits Per Second: 9600
❏ Data Bits: 8
❏ Parity: None
❏ Stop Bits: 1
❏ Flow Control: None
IntraSwitch 5308FL
100 Mbps Max Util FDP / COL Data Link 10/100 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 MII 1 MII 2
10/100
Console
RS-232
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
IntraSwitch 5308FL
Stand-Alone Terminal
or PC Running Terminal
Emulation Software
Console Port
(female; requires a male connector)
Straight-Through
RS-232 Cable