If it is a small network you can ping the broadcast address and the switch will respond.
Hp procurve switch console cable.
The lowest priced brand new unused unopened undamaged item in its original packaging where packaging is applicable.
We installed the hp procurve 2650 48 and do not have a console.
Read out the arp cache and match up the mac address.
First up you will need a serial to console cable and a pc that has a serial port.
To connect a console to the switch use the console cable shipped with theswitch and connect a pc or vt 100 terminal to the console serial port.
In this guide i am going to show how to perform a very basic setup of a hp procurve 2610 layer 2 network switch using a serial to console cable.
Hp 5184 1894 procurve switch serial console cable db9 female f f.
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Switch console port connection using putty and usb rj45 cable.
Switch console port connection using putty and usb rj45 cable.
The pcor terminal then functions as a management console connected directly to theswitch.
If you don t have a pc with a serial port old hps are great for this purpose then you can get a usb to serial adapter a point to note here is watch out for the super cheap ones quite often you will find that they use counterfeit chips meaning usb drivers don.
It cannot beused for a telnet connection.
Packaging should be the same as what is found in a retail store unless the item is handmade or was packaged by the manufacturer in non retail packaging such as an unprinted box or plastic bag.
5184 1894 rs 232c serial cable 9 pin f to 9 pin f 2 5m 8 2ft long connects a terminal or computer to the console port.
The user can use the console port only for out of band management.
If the pc or terminal has a 25 pin serial connector first attach a 9 pin to 25 pin straight through adapter at one end of the console cable.