Extreme 3802 Installation Guide
Extreme Networks Consolidated "i" and "e" Series Hardware Installation Guide
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Initial Switch and Management Access
This chapter describes:
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Connecting Equipment to the Console Port
Connection to the console port is used for direct local management. The console port settings are:
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Baud rate—9600
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Data bits—8
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Stop bit—1
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Parity—None
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Flow control—XON/XOFF
The terminal or PC with terminal-emulation software that you connect to any Summit, Alpine, or
BlackDiamond switch must be configured with these settings. This procedure is described in the
documentation supplied with the terminal.
BlackDiamond switch must be configured with these settings. This procedure is described in the
documentation supplied with the terminal.
Appropriate cables are available from your local supplier, or you can make your own. To ensure the
electromagnetic compatibility of the unit, only shielded serial cables should be used. For specifications
of the connectors on the cables used for a console connection, see “Console Port Cables” in Appendix B.
electromagnetic compatibility of the unit, only shielded serial cables should be used. For specifications
of the connectors on the cables used for a console connection, see “Console Port Cables” in Appendix B.