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DES-1218R/DES-1226R 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet Switch User’s Guide

5 SWITCH MANAGEMENT

This chapter discusses the features used to manage the Switch, and explains important points

regarding these features. Configuring the Switch is discussed in detail.

Local Console Management

Local console management involves the administration of the Switch via a direct connection to the

RS-232 DCE console port. This is an Out-Of-Band connection, meaning that it is on a different

circuit than normal network communications, and thus works even when the network is down.

The local console management connection involves a terminal or PC running terminal emulation

software to operate the switch’s built-in console program. Using the console program, a network

administrator can manage and control the functions of the Switch.

Console port (RS-232 DCE)

Out-of-band management requires connecting a terminal, such as a VT-100 or a PC running

terminal emulation program (such as HyperTerminal, which is automatically installed with

Microsoft Windows) a to the RS-232 DCE console port of the Switch. Switch management using the

RS-232 DCE console port is called Local Console Management to differentiate it from management

done via management platforms, such as D-View, HP OpenView, etc.

The console port is set for the following configuration:

◊ Baud rate: 9,600

◊ Data width: 8 bits

◊ Parity: none

◊ Stop bits: 1

◊ Flow Control None

Make sure the terminal or PC you are using to make this connection is configured to match these

settings.

If you are having problems making this connection on a PC, make sure the emulation is set to VT-

100. You will be able to set the emulation by clicking on the File menu in you HyperTerminal

window, clicking on Properties in the drop-down menu, and then clicking the Settings tab. This

is where you will find the Emulation options. If you still don’t see anything, try hitting <Ctrl> + r

to refresh the screen.