local console management involves the administration of the switch via a direct connection to the rs-232 dce console port. this is an out-of-band connection, meaning that it is on a different circuit than normal network communications, and thus works even when the network is down.

    the local console management connection involves a terminal or pc running terminal emulation software to operate the switch's built-in console program. using the console program, a network administrator can manage and control the functions of the switch.