EMM-E6 Ethernet User's Guide

CONFIGURING A CONSOLE CABLE

EMM-E6 User’s Guide 4-5

4.2.2 Connecting to an IBM PC or Compatible

To connect an IBM PC or compatible running VT terminal emulation to a

Cabletron module Console port (Figure 4-2):

1. Connect the RJ45 connector at one end of the cable to the Console port

on the Cabletron module.

2. Plug the RJ45 connector at the other end of the cable into the RJ45 to

DB9 adapter.

3. Connect the DB9 adapter to the communications port on the PC.

Figure 4-2. Connecting an IBM PC or Compatible

4. Turn on the PC and conﬁgure your VT emulation package to match the

conﬁguration given in Table 4-1.

5. When these parameters are set, the Local Management password

screen will appear. Refer to Chapter 5, Accessing Local Management.

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