The console port initially has the same defaults as the device ports. Use the Console Port page to change the settings, if desired.
To complete the Console Port page:
Change the following fields as desired:
Baud |
The speed with which the device port exchanges data with the attached serial device. From the drop-down list, select the baud rate. Most devices use 9600 for the administration port, so the console port defaults to this value. |
Data Bits |
Number of data bits used to transmit a character. From the drop-down list, select the number of data bits. The default is 8 data bits. |
Stop Bits |
The number of stop bits that indicate that a byte of data has been transmitted. From the drop-down list, select the number of stop bits. The default is 1. |
Parity |
Parity checking is a rudimentary method of detecting simple, single-bit errors. From the drop-down list, select the parity. None is the default. |
Flow Control |
A method of preventing buffer overflow and loss of data. The available methods include none, xon/xoff (software), and RTS/CTS (hardware). None is the default. |
Timeout |
The number of minutes (1-30) after which an idle session on the console is automatically logged out. Disabled by default. |
Show Lines On Connecting |
If selected, when you connect to the console port with a terminal emulator, you will see the last lines output to the console, for example, the SLC boot messages or the last lines output during a CLI session on the console. |
To save, click Apply.
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