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The Console Interface
Once a PC has been connected to the Console port on the front
panel of the switch, it can be used to reconfigure the switch and
monitor its operation out-of-band.
If you have not already done so, power up the device and set
the communications program to the following parameters: 9600,
n, 8, 1 (9600 baud, no parity, 8 bits, 1 stop bit).
Note: This interface operates at either 9600 or 19,200 baud.
The default value is 9600.
The console interface is menu-driven. A representation of the
menus can be found in this chapter, along with a description of
each menu selection.
Using the Console Interface
The console interface is an easy to use, menu-driven interface.
The Main Menu provides the starting point from which you can
choose other menus. When you are prompted to “Enter
Selection,” type in the number of the item you want. A new
screen displays immediately; there is no need to press the Enter
key.
Some screens are read-only. At the bottom of read-only screens
you will be instructed to “Type any key to continue.” This
action returns you to the previous screen.
Other screens contain editable fields. The bottom of these
screens include the “Enter Selection” prompt. When you type in
a number, the system displays the current value in parenthesis
and prompts you for a new value. After entering the new
value, you must press Enter so it can take effect.
At any time, you may press Esc (if you are in an editable field,
press Enter and then Esc) to return to the previous menu.
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CONFIGURING AND MONITORING