2.3. Local Console Port Connection
The local console port is the physical RJ45 RS-232 port on the far right-hand side front panel of
the E5.
Figure 2.1. The E5 Local Console Port
This local console port allows direct management connection to the appliance, either from a
separate computer running console emulation software or from a console terminal. Local
console access can then be used for both management of cOS Core with CLI commands or to
enter the boot menu in order to access E5 firmware loader options.
Tip: Skip the rest of this section if using the Web Interface
This rest of this section can be initially skipped if cOS Core setup is going to be done with
the cOS Core Web Interface since neither boot menu or CLI access will be needed.
Issuing CLI Commands
CLI commands can be issued via the local console port for both initial cOS Core setup as well as
for ongoing system administration.
The local console port need not be used if setup is done through a web browser as described in
Section 3.2, “Web Interface and Wizard Setup”. If the local console port is used for setup, no
password is initially needed and the CLI commands required are described in Section 3.4, “CLI
Setup”.
Note: Setting a local console password
A local console password need not be set. If this is the case, anyone with physical access
to the local console has full administrator rights.
If the E5 is not placed in a secure area, it is therefore advisable to set the console
password. This is done using the console boot menu and more detail on this can be
found in the separate cOS Core Administrators Guide.
Requirements for Local Console Connection
To get management access via the local console port, the following is needed:
• A terminal or a computer with a serial port and the ability to emulate a terminal (for example,
the open source puTTY software).
• The terminal console should have the following settings:
i. 9600 bps.
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