Console Connection to an x440-8?

[Stanley_Riley_J]

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

[Drew_C]

Hi Stanley,
Does this article help: How to console into Extreme and Enterasys switches
Do you have a serial port or a serial to USB adapter?

Depending on the version that shipped with the switch, it may have Zero-Touch Provisioning enabled, which will automatically assign an IP address from DHCP to the mgmt port or to one of the other front-panel ports. That IP address will be displayed, one number at a time, in the stacking LED window. If DHCP isn't available, it will display its link-local address.

[Roger_Green]

use an rs-232 (serial cable) into the console port. Use a term emu program such as secureCRT or hyperterminal. set up com port settings 8,1, no flow control.