Console Port

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:

  1. 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.

  1. To save, click Apply.

See also

Device Port Settings