Dell PowerConnect B-RX Getting Started Guide - Page 25

Attaching a PC or terminal to the Console port or Ethernet port The management module's Console port (which has a male DB-9 serial connector), and 10BaseT/100Base TX Ethernet port (which has an RJ-45 UTP connector) allow you to attach a PC or terminal. From the Console port, you can access the PowerConnect B-RX Series switch's CLI directly from the PC or terminal or through a Telnet connection to the PC or terminal. From the Ethernet port, you can access the PowerConnect B-RX Series switch's CLI or Web management interface directly from the PC or terminal or through a Telnet connection to the PC or terminal. Before performing this task, you need the following items: • PC running a terminal emulation application or a terminal. • If connecting the PC or terminal to the Console port, a straight-through EIA or TIA DB-9 serial cable with one end terminated in a female DB-9 connector and the other end terminated in a male or female DB-9 or DB-25 connector, depending on the specifications of your PC or terminal. You can order the serial cable separately from Brocade or build your own cable. If you prefer to build your own, refer to your hardware installation guide. • If connecting the PC or terminal to the Ethernet port, a Category 5 UTP crossover cable, which you must supply. For information about the management port pin assignments, refer to your hardware installation guide. Follow the steps given below to attach a PC or terminal to the Console port or Ethernet port. 1. Connect a PC or terminal to the Console port or Ethernet port using the appropriate cable. 2. Open the terminal emulation program, and set the session parameters as follows: • Baud: 9600 bps • Data bits: 8 • Parity: None • Stop bits: 1 • Flow control: None Attaching the management module's Ethernet Port to a network The management module's 10BaseT/100BaseTX/1000BaseTX Ethernet (management) port (RJ-45 UTP connector) allows you to connect the management port to a network. A management station in your existing management network can then access a PowerConnect B-RX Series switch using the switch's Network Manager. To attach the management module's Ethernet port to a network, you need a Category 5 UTP straight-through cable (not supplied by Dell). Connect one end of the straight-through cable to the management port and the other end to the network. Powering-on the power source After you complete the hardware installation, you can power-on your power source. 1. Verify that all modules and power supplies are fully and properly installed and no module slots are uncovered. CAUTION If you do not install a module in a slot, you must keep the slot blank in place. If you run the chassis with an uncovered slot, the system may overheat. PowerConnect B-RX Series Getting Started Guide 25 53-1001682-03