Enterasys Networks 1H582-xx User Manual

Using a UTP cable with RJ45 connectors and RJ45-to-DB9 adapter, you can connect products 
equipped with an RJ45 console port to an IBM or compatible PC running a VT series emulation 
software package.

Using a UTP cable and an optional RJ45-to-DB25 female adapter (PN 9372110), you can connect 
products equipped with an RJ45 console port to a VT series terminal or VT type terminals running 
emulation programs for the VT series.

Using a UTP cable and an optional RJ45-to-DB25 male adapter (PN 9372112), you can connect 
products equipped with an RJ45 console port to a Hayes compatible modem that supports 
9600 baud.

To connect an IBM PC, or compatible device, running the VT terminal emulation, to an Enterasys 
Networks device console port (

), proceed as follows:

1. Connect the RJ45 connector at one end of the cable (not supplied) to the console port on the 

Enterasys Networks device.

2. Plug the RJ45 connector at the other end of the cable into the RJ45-to-DB9 adapter (supplied 

with the device). Refer to 

 for adapter wiring and signal assignments.

3. Connect the RJ45-to-DB9 adapter to the communications port on the PC.

4. Turn on the PC and configure your VT emulation package with the following parameters:

5. When these parameters are set, the Matrix E1 startup screen will display.

Mode

7 Bit Control

Transmit

Transmit=9600

Bits Parity

8 Bits, No Parity

Stop Bit

1 Stop Bit