Configuring the Switch
Follow one of these procedures:
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Connecting through the Switch Console Port
Follow these steps when connecting through the switch console port:
Connect one end of the console cable to the switch console port. Connect the other end of the cable to
Step 1
the serial port of the PC that is running the terminal emulation application. (See
Figure 2-4
Start the terminal emulation session so that you can see the output display from the power-on self-test
Step 2
(POST). The terminal-emulation software—a PC application such as Hyperterminal or
ProcommPlus—makes communication between the switch and your PC or terminal possible.
Configure the baud rate and character format of the PC or terminal to match these console port default
characteristics:
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Step 3
Go to the
Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3130 for Dell and Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3032 for Dell Hardware Installation Guide
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To run the terminal emulation program through the switch console port, go to
the Switch Console Port" section on page
To run the terminal emulation program through the CMC port, go to
section on page
2-9.
Connecting To the Switch Console Port
9600 baud
8 data bits
1 stop bit
No parity
None (flow control)
"Waiting for POST to Complete" section on page 2-10
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Chapter 2
Switch Installation
"Connecting through
"Connecting through the CMC"
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