Specifications

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INTRODUCTION
The switch can be managed through the switch’s serial port,
TELNET, or the Web-based management agent. The Command
Line Interface (CLI) can be used to configure and manage the
switch via the serial port or TELNET interfaces. Before using
in-band system management tools such as TELNET or the
Web-based management software, it is necessary to configure
IP settings and setup user accounts. IP settings configuration
is discussed in this chapter and user accounts setup (create
accounts, config accounts) is described in Chapter 4.
This manual provides a reference for all of the commands
contained in the CLI. Configuration and management of the
switch via the web-based management agent is discussed in
the User’s Guide.
Accessing the Switch via the Serial Port
Use the RJ-45 console port on the front panel of the DES-7003
management module for the initial configuration. To use the
console port, you can run terminal emulation software on a
computer or use a VT100-compatible terminal. You will need
the RJ-45 to DB-9 (RS-232) adapter included with you
shipment to complete the console connection.
To establish a console connection to the Switch:
1. Insert the RJ-45 to DB-9 adapter into the RJ-45
console port on the front panel of the active primary
master management/CPU module. The console port is
labeled and is located next to the LED indicators.
2. Attach the female end of the RS-232 cable (included
with shipment) to the male RS-232 connector on the
adapter.
3. Connect the RS-232 cable to a standard COM port on a
computer.