Cabletron Systems 6H129-08 Switch User Manual


 
Chapter 5: Local Management
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5.3 MANAGEMENT TERMINAL SETUP
Use one of the following systems to access Local Management:
An IBM or compatible PC running a VT series emulation software
package
A Digital Equipment Corporation VT100 type terminal
A VT type terminal running emulation programs for the Digital
Equipment Corporation VT100 series
A remote VT100 type terminal via a modem connection
In-band via a Telnet connection
5.3.1 Console Cable Connection
Use the Console Cable Kit provided with the 6C105 chassis to attach the
management terminal to the COM port as shown in Figure 5-1.
Connect an IBM PC or compatible device, running VT terminal
emulation, to the 6H12X-08 as follows:
1. Connect the RJ45 connector at one end of the cable (supplied in the
kit) to the COM port on the 6H12X-08.
2. Plug the RJ45 connector at the other end of the cable into the
RJ45-to-DB9 adapter (supplied in the kit).
3. Connect the RJ45-to-DB9 adapter to the communications port on the
terminal/PC.
NOTE
If using a DEC VT style terminal, use the DB25 adapter for this
device instead of the DB9 adapter.