Logging in through the console port for the first device access

The first time you access the device, you can only log in to the CLI through the console port.

To log in through the console port, prepare a console terminal (for example, a PC). Make sure the console terminal has a terminal emulation program, such as HyperTerminal on Windows XP. On Windows Server 2003, you must manually add the HyperTerminal program. On Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, Windows Vista, or other operating systems, you must obtain and install a third-party terminal emulation program. For information about how to use other terminal emulation programs, see the programs' user guides or online help.

To log in through the console port:

  1. Connect the DB-9 female connector of the console cable to the serial port of the PC.

  2. Identify the console port of the device carefully and connect the RJ-45 connector of the console cable to the console port of the device.


    [IMPORTANT: ]

    IMPORTANT:

    The serial ports on PCs do not support hot swapping. To connect a PC to an operating switch, first connect the PC end. To disconnect a PC from an operating switch, first disconnect the switch end.


    Figure 2: Connecting a terminal to the console port

  3. If the PC is off, turn on the PC.

  4. On the PC, launch the terminal emulation program and create a connection that uses the serial port connected to the device. Set the port properties so the port properties match the following console port default settings:

    • Bits per second—9600 bps.

    • Flow control—None.

    • Parity—None.

    • Stop bits—1.

    • Data bits—8.

  5. Power on the device and press Enter as prompted.

    The default user view prompt <HPE> appears. You can enter commands to configure or manage the device. To get help, enter ?.

    Press Ctrl-B to enter Boot Menu   0
    Auto-booting
    Decompress Image
    
    
    
    
       OK!
    Starting at 0x80100000
    Cryptographic algorithms tests passed.
    User interface aux0 is available.
    
    Press ENTER to get started.
    <HPE>%Sep 24 09:48:54:109 2014 HPE SHELL/4/LOGIN: Console login from aux0
    <HPE>