Instruction manual
3. Preparation of Interface Cables and Terminals
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3.3 Terminals and connection cables
3.3.1 When connecting an operation terminal to the CONSOLE port
(1) Operation terminal
To connect an operation terminal to the CONSOLE port of the Switch, prepare a
personal computer or a workstation that meets the specifications in the following
table.
Table 3-14 Operation terminal (when connecting to the CONSOLE port)
Item Specifications
Communication port RS-232C port
Communication software
Tera Term Pro (Version 2.3) or communication
software that meets the communication settings
below.
Communication
parameters
8 bits, 1 stop bit, no parity
Communicatio
n settings
Communication
speed
#1
19,200 bps, 9,600 bps, 4,800 bps, 2,400 bps, 1,200
bps
#1: The communication speed of the Switch is set to 9,600 bps when shipped from
the factory.
(2) RS-232C crossover cable
To connect an operation terminal to the CONSOLE port of the Switch, use a
RS-232C crossover cable with a 9-pin (female) D-sub connector on both ends, and
use #4-40 inch-screws.
The following figure shows the pin arrangement of an RS-232C crossover cable.
Figure 3-1 Connection cable for the operation terminal
3.3.2 When connecting an operation terminal to the MANAGEMENT port
(1) Operation terminal
To connect an operation terminal to the MANAGEMENT port of the Switch, prepare
a personal computer or a workstation that meets the specifications in the following
table.