Installation and Reference Guide HP AdvanceStack 100Base-THub-12TX, Hub-12TXM, and Switch Modules 1997-06

HP Hub-12TX/Hub-12TXM Installation and Reference Guide
Configuring the System 4-5
Configuring Your System
You can configure the AdvanceStack Hub-12TX/Hub-12TXM
using the VT-100 console interface.
On-board configuration requires a terminal or a computer
running a terminal emulation program as your working
platform. There are three valid connection types to the hub:
• Out of band connection
The workstation, normally within the vicinity of the hub, is
directly connected to the Console Port on the Hub-12TX/
Hub12-TXM.
• Telnet connection
The workstation is connected to a remote Hub-12TXM via a
networked Telnet connection.
• Modem connection
The workstation is connected to a remote Hub-12TXM hub
via modems.
The physical setup and connections required for on-board
configuration are described in detail under
Direct Connection,
Network Connection and Remote Connection in this chapter. To
open the Hub-12TX/Hub-12TXM VT-100 console interface, do
the following:
1. Activate a Hub-12TX or Hub-12TXM VT-100 console
interface from a local console, via Telnet, or via modem
connection as described below.
From a local console -
When connecting a PC to the hub, use a VT-100 terminal
emulation package to connect to the specific Com port that is
attached to the hub. Configure the connection for 9600 baud,
8 data bits, no parity bits, 1 stop bit, and no flow control.
Then press enter.