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Console Connection to an x440-8?

Console Connection to an x440-8?

Stanley_Riley_J
New Contributor II

‎05-12-2016 04:08 PM

Excuse my ignorance, but I am having my first experience with an x440-8. Can I ask how do you console to the device? I need to complete the initial configuration of the device and can't seem to figure out how to connect to it.

Thanks,
Stan
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Drew_C
Valued Contributor III
In response to Stanley_Riley_J

‎05-12-2016 04:36 PM

It most likely means it didn't ship with a version that included this feature. Not a problem.
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Stanley_Riley_J
New Contributor II

‎05-12-2016 04:13 PM

Not to sound silly, but there is no serial console port on the switch, only an ethernet port.
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Henrique
Extreme Employee
In response to Stanley_Riley_J

‎05-12-2016 04:13 PM

Just sharing the cable picture so everyone can have it with details. 🙂

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StephenW
Extreme Employee
In response to Stanley_Riley_J

‎05-12-2016 04:13 PM

It looks like a ethernet port right under the management port on the left side of the switch.

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Drew_C
Valued Contributor III
In response to Stanley_Riley_J

‎05-12-2016 04:13 PM

No problem, Stanley. Take a closer look 🙂
http://documentation.extremenetworks.com/summit_16/Summit_Family_HW_Install/Switch_ovrvu/c_summit-x4...

The Serial console port is implemented as an RJ-45 connector. The switch should have came with a purple cable and a purple adapter to use for this.
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