Using 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 or PuTTY. For information about how to use terminal emulation programs, see the programs' user guides.

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.

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

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

2. 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.

3. 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 ?.