Cabletron Systems 2E43-51 User Manual

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Chapter 5: Local Management
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2E43-51/2E43-51R User’s Guide
5.3.1
Console Cable Connection
Use the Console Cable Kit provided with the 2E43-51 to attach the 
management terminal to the 2E43-51 COM port as shown in 
.
Connect an IBM PC or compatible device, running the VT terminal 
emulation, to the 2E43-51 as follows:
1.
Connect the RJ45 connector at one end of the cable (supplied in the 
kit) to the COM port on the 2E43-51.
2.
Plug the RJ45 connector at the other end of the cable into the 
RJ45-to-DB9 adapter (supplied in the kit).
3.
Connect the RJ45-to-DB9 adapter to the communications port on 
the PC.
Figure 5-1
Management Terminal Connection
RJ45 COM Port
RJ45-to-DB9
PC Adapter
UTP Cable
with RJ45 Connectors
PC
2251-50
6
5
LINK 1
LINK 1
LINK 1
LINK 1
12
12
12
12
ENET 1
ENET 3
ENET 4
ENET 2
E3
E1
E4
E2
2E43-51
COM
PWR
CPU
RESET