out-of-band management requires connecting a terminal, such as a vt-100 or a pc running terminal emulation program (such as hyperterminal, which is automatically installed with microsoft windows) a to the rs-232 dce console port of the switch.

    switch management using the rs-232 dce console port is called local console management to differentiate it from management done via management platforms, such as d-view, hp openview, etc.

    the console port is set for the following configuration:

    ·baud rate: 9,600

    ·data width: 8 bits

    ·parity: none

    ·stop bits: 1

    ·flow control none

    make sure the terminal or pc you are using to make this connection is configured to match these settings.

    if you are having problems making this connection on a pc, make sure the emulation is set to vt-100. you will be able to set the emulation by clicking on the file menu in you hyperterminal window, click on properties in the drop down menu and click the settings tab, here you will find the emulation options. if you still don't see anything, try hitting [ctrl] + r to refresh the screen.

   

    once you have connected to the console port on the switch, you should see a window like that pictured in figure 5-1. if the screen appears but is blank, press "control" and "r" (ctrl+r) simultaneously to refresh the screen. use this screen to perform all the available management functions.