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Installing the Switch
Installation Procedures
Setting Up a Console Connection
To access the Switch through an Console port (out-of-band) connection,
follow these steps:
1. Configure the management console as described above under “Config-
uring the Management Console Connection”.
2. For a direct console connection, connect the PC or terminal to the
Console serial port using one of these console cables:
• A DB9-to-RJ45 cable (shipped with the switch).
• A micro-USB cable (not provided).
Figure 2-18. Connecting a console cable
3. Power on the management console (terminal or PC). If you are using a
PC, start the PC terminal program.
4. For a direct console connection through the Console port:
a. Press Enter two or three times to display the copyright page and the
message “Press any key to continue”.
b. Press any key to display the switch console command (CLI) prompt;
for example: HP 2920#
c. Continue the console session to configure the switch by following the
procedure in “Minimal Configuration Through the Out-of-Band
Console Connection” on page 3-2.
RJ-45 to DB9
Console cable
supplied with
the switch
To PC running a
terminal emulator
program, or a
VT-100 terminal
Console port
Optional USB
Console cable
(not supplied)
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