Setup Guide

Starting and Configuring the Device 11
Starting and Configuring the Device
After completing all external connections, connect a terminal to the device to configure the device.
Performing the additional advanced functions is described in the Dell™ PowerConnect™ 5400 User’s
Guide located on the documentation CD.
NOTE: Before proceeding, read the release notes for this product. The release notes can be downloaded
from http://support.dell.com.
NOTE: It is recommended that you obtain the most recent revision of the user documentation
from the Dell support website at http://support.dell.com.
Connecting the Terminal to the Device
The device provides a Console port, that enables a connection to a terminal desktop system running
terminal emulation software for monitoring and configuring the device. The Console port connector
is a male DB-9 connector, implemented as a data terminal equipment (DTE) connector.
To use the Console port, the following is required:
• VT100 compatible terminal or a desktop or portable system with a serial port and running VT100
terminal emulation software.
• An RS-232 crossover cable with a female DB-9 connector for the Console port and the appropriate
connector for the terminal.
To connect a terminal to the device Console port, perform the following:
1
Connect the supplied RS-232 crossover cable to the terminal running VT100 terminal emulation
software.
2 Ensure that the terminal emulation software is set as follows:
a Select the appropriate serial port (serial port 1 or serial port 2) to connect to the console.
b Set the data rate to 9600 baud.
c Set the data format to 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, and no parity.