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Management Networks for Dell EMC Networking Configuration Guide
Notes, cautions, and warnings Introduction Management Network Selection Console Management
Console Management
Connecting a single switch
Using a console server
Out-of-band Management Networks In-band Management Networks Managing Dell EMC Servers Remote Access Security Considerations Using a Terminal Emulator Connecting to Upstream Management LCD Panel Glossary Components Used in the Examples Technical Resources Fabric Design Center Support and Feedback

Connecting a single switch

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Connecting a single switch

  • Connecting to a single switch can be done by using the switch’s console port and connecting it directly to a portable device (such as a laptop). A console server is not used in this case. The console port connector on most computers today is USB.

    Note: See Table 3 to identify the type of console port you are using on the switch.

    The console port of the switch being configured is identified with the “IOIOI” symbol. Once you identify the two connectors to link, you can determine which console cable to use. Computers without an RS-232 serial port require a USB-to-serial adapter to connect to a switch with only an RS-232 console port.

    Note: On a switch, RJ45, DB9, and USB Type A console port connectors (showing the “IOIOI” symbol) are RS-232 serial signal connectors. The USB Type B console ports are USB data ports that connect directly to a PCs USB port.

    Use the steps below to connect to a single switch through the console port, and allow the user access to the CLI command prompt.

    1. Use a console cable to attach your computer to the console port on the switch as shown in the figure below.
      Figure 5. Connecting to a single device through the console port
    2. If the port on the switch is a USB Type B, download and install the associated driver from Table 6.
    3. Install a terminal emulator onto your workstation using the documentation that comes with the terminal emulator.
      Note: Several terminal emulators are available for Windows, Linux, and other operating systems. PuTTY is one example and can be found at https://www.putty.org.

    4. Open the terminal emulator.
    5. Using the console port settings in the table below, configure your terminal emulator to connect to the switch.
    Table 5. Console port settings
    Dell EMC switch Console port settings
    • S Series Dell Force10: S25, S50, S55, S60, S4810, S4820, S5000, S6000
    • Z Series Dell Force10 OS9: Z9000, Z9500
    • Chassis Series: m6220, m6348, 8024, m8024-k, MXL, IOA, C9010
    • N Series: N1500, N2000, N3000, N4000
    • PowerConnect Series: 2700, 2800, 3400, 3500, 5400, 5500, 6200, 7000, 8024, 8100
    • X Series: X1000, X4000
    • Speed (baud rate) = 9600
    • Data bits = 8
    • Parity bits = none
    • Stop bits = 1
    • Flow control = none
    • ON Series: N1100-ON, N2100PX-ON, N3100PX-ON, N3000E-ON, S3048-ON, S4048-ON, S4100-ON, S4810-ON, S5000-ON, S5100-ON, S5200-ON, S6000-ON, Z9100-ON, Z9200-ON
    • Chassis Series: MX7000, FN410S, FN410T, FN2210S
    • Speed (baud rate) = 115200
    • Data bits = 8
    • Parity bits = none
    • Stop bits = 1
    • Flow control = none
    Note: Appendix A provides an example of the configuration and use of a terminal emulator.

    USB Type B connectors

    Some switches have multiple serial ports, and often include a standard RS-232 port and a USB Type B console port.

    When using a USB Type B console port on a switch, a driver must be installed in the operating system of the computer used for the connection. The table below shows the required USB Type B drivers for Dell EMC PowerSwitch series switches.

    The following table lists the drivers that are required when using a Micro USB B connector or a USB B connector port.

    Table 6. Driver listing for Micro USB B and USB B connector ports
    Switch model USB B chip USB B driver
    C9010, Z9100, S6100, S6000, S5248BF, S5248LBF, S5212F, S5224F, S5232F, S5248F, S5296F, N16xx, N22xx, N32xx, Z9500 Silicon Labs CP2102 https://www.silabs.com/products/development-tools/software/usb-to-uart-bridge-vcp-drivers
    S4048, S6010, S4048T, S4128/S4128T, S4148/S4148T, S4148E, S4112F/S4112T, S5148F, S5048F, Z9264F Silicon Labs CP2109 https://www.silabs.com/products/development-tools/software/usb-to-uart-bridge-vcp-drivers
    N1008/N1008P, N1024/N1024P, and N1048/N1048P FTDI FT230XS Micro USB port: Windows Update: https://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm
    MX7000 (MSM, MX9116n, MX5108n) Cypress CY7C6521 Micro USB port: Windows Update https://www.cypress.com/sdc Requires registration
    S3048, S3124, S3124F, S3124P, S3148, S3148P, N3132PX, N2128PX, N1524/N1524P, N1548/N1548P, N4000, N30xx, N20xx n/a RS-232 serial port only