System information

14 System Information Guide
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Set the Master unit to Unit ID 1 during the boot process by toggling the Unit ID selector
button. The stack Member units should also be assigned a unique Unit ID between 2 and 6
during the boot process. Setting the unique IDs establishes a stack of switches that you can
manage through the Master unit.
Connecting the Console Port
The switch provides an RS-232 serial port that enables a connection to a desktop system or
terminal for monitoring and configuring the switch. This port is a male DB-9 connector,
implemented as a data terminal equipment (DTE) connection.
To use the console port, you need the following equipment:
• A terminal or TTY-compatible terminal, or a desktop or portable system with a serial
port and the capability to emulate a terminal
• A null modem or crossover RS-232 cable with a female DB-9 connector for the console
port on the switch
To connect a terminal to the console port:
1 Connect the female connector of the RS-232 cable directly to the console port on the
switch, and tighten the captive retaining screws.
2 Connect the other end of the cable to a terminal or the serial connector of a desktop
system running terminal emulation software.
Ensure that the terminal emulation software is set as follows:
a Select the appropriate serial port (serial port 1 or serial port 2).
b Set the data rate for your switch type.
Select 115200 baud for 33xx switches, or select 9600 baud for all other switches.
c Set the data format to 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, and no parity.
d Set flow control to none.
e Under Properties, select VT100 for Emulation mode.
f Select Terminal keys for Function, Arrow, and Ctrl keys. Ensure that the setting is
for Terminal keys (not Windows keys).
NOTICE: When using HyperTerminal with Microsoft
®
Windows
®
2000, ensure that you have
Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 or later installed. With Windows 2000 Service Pack 2, the
arrow keys function properly in HyperTerminal’s VT100 emulation. Go to www.microsoft.com
for information on Windows 2000 service packs.