Specifications

1. Preparations
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1.4 Preparing a setup terminal and cables
To set up the Switch, prepare the following in addition to the Switch, components, and
accessories.
 Setup terminal
Prepare a personal computer or a workstation that supports the specifications in the
following table.
Table 1-1 Setup terminal specifications
Item
Specification
Communication port
RS-232C port
Communication software
Tera Term Pro (Version 2.3) or communication software
that supports the following communication settings.
Communication
settings
Transfer protocol
ZMODEM procedure
Communication
parameters
8 bits, 1 stop bit, no parity
Communication
speed
#1
19,200 bit/s, 9,600 bit/s, 4,800 bit/s, 2,400 bit/s, 1,200
bit/s
Other
CD-ROM drive
#2
#1: The CONSOLE port of the Switch is set to 9,600 bit/s when shipped from the factory.
#2: Used for installing option licenses.
 RS-232C cross cable
To connect the setup terminal to the Switch, use an RS-232C cross cable with a 9-pin
(female) D-SUB connector and with inch screws (#4-4) on both ends. You can purchase
this cable at any electronics store.
The following figure shows the pin arrangement of an RS-232C cross cable.
Figure 1-4 Pin arrangement of an RS-232C cross cable
 Interface cable
An interface cable is necessary to connect to other devices. For details about interface
cables, see the AX3800S/AX3600S/AX2400S Hardware Instruction Manual.
 200 V AC power cable
When an AC model and a redundant power model are used at 200 V AC, a 200 V AC power