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12 Getting Started Guide

NOTE: When using HyperTerminal with Microsoft Windows 2000, make sure

that you have Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 or later installed. With Windows

2000 Service Pack 2, the arrow keys function properly in HyperTerminal's

VT100 emulation. Go to microsoft.com for more information about Windows

2000 service packs.

Connect the USB connector on the cable directly to the switch console

port. The PowerConnect M8024-k console port is located on the right side

of the front panel, as shown in Figure 1-4.

Figure 1-4. PowerConnect M8024-k USB Console Port

Booting the Switch

When the power is turned on with the local terminal already connected, the

switch goes through a power-on self-test (POST). POST runs every time the

switch is initialized and checks hardware components to determine if the

switch is fully operational before completely booting. If POST detects a

critical problem, the program flow stops. If POST passes successfully, valid

firmware is loaded into RAM. POST messages are displayed on the terminal

and indicate test success or failure. The boot process runs for approximately

60 seconds.

You can invoke the Boot menu after the first part of the POST is completed.

From the Boot menu, you can perform configuration tasks such as resetting

the system to factory defaults, activating the backup image, or recovering a

password. For more information about the Boot menu functions, see the CLI

Reference Guide.

USB Console

Port

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