Install Guide

Management ports
Besides the 10/100/1000Base-T RJ45 ports, the Edge 3000 Series platform provides several ports for management and storage.
NOTE: The output examples in this section are for reference only. Your output may vary.
Topics:
• RS-232 console port access
• MicroUSB-B console port access
RS-232 console port access
The RS-232 console port is on the I/O-side of the Edge 3000 Series.
1. RS-232: Processor console port (left); BMC console port (right)
CAUTION:
Ensure that any equipment that is attached to the serial port can support the required 115200 baud rate.
NOTE: When connecting the RJ45 console to the patch panel or terminal server using Cat5e or Cat6 Ethernet cables,
the maximum cable length is 100m. However, if the Ethernet cable is disconnected from the patch panel or terminal
server but connected to the RJ45 console, the maximum cable length is 6m. If the cable is longer than 6m when
disconnected from the panel or server, your platform may not boot.
NOTE: Before starting this procedure, ensure that your personal computer has a 9-pin serial port and that you have
installed a terminal emulation program on the personal computer.
NOTE: If your personal computer serial port cannot accept a female DB-9 connector, use a DB-9 male-to-male adapter.
1. Install the provided RJ45 connector-side of the provided cable into the platform console port.
2. Install the DB-9 female-side of the provided copper cable into your personal computer serial port. Or install the DB-9 cable into other
data terminal equipment (DTE) server hardware.
3. Keep the default terminal settings on the console as follows:
• 115200 baud rate
• No parity
• 8 data bits
• 1 stop bit
• No flow control
MicroUSB-B console port access
The MicroUSB-B console port is on the I/O side of the Edge 3000 Series.
The terminal settings are the same for the serial console port and the RS-232/RJ-45 console port:
• 115200 baud rate
• No parity
• 8 data bits
• 1 stop bit
• No flow control
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