Dell Powerconnect 3448

Question

Hi,I'm trying to configure this switch, been factory reset.There's a console port on the back, so I tried plugging in my console cable into it then the other end (RJ45) into the back of my laptop, but not sure how to get it to pick up in Putty.I've also got a RJ45 to USB so tried plugging into Port 1 and other end (USB) into my laptop, then COMs port in putty - nothing.I've also got a female 9 pin to USB cable to connect onto the 9 pin male to RJ45 cable, again tried plugging into Port 1 etc, no use.What am I doing wrong or what cable do I need? Thanks in advance

DELL-Josh Cr · Answer

Hi Jord9857, Make sure that the console settings are correct https://dell.to/34wRmjO   https://dell.to/3ntWSwc   Let us know if you have any additional questions.

Jord9857 · Answer

This for the Console 9pin to RJ45 console cable? If so, what do I put in the putty 'serial' box for the RJ45 connection? Thanks

Jord9857 · Answer

Whilst having my RJ45 cable plugged in Port 1, USB in my laptop (COM7) - nothing at all on Putty...

DELL-Josh Cr · Answer

The pinout is not necessarily the same as other brands so if it isn’t a cable from us it may not work unless you rewire it.

Jord9857 · Answer

Could I use a cable like this from the switch console (serial) port to USB connecting to my laptop?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/USB-to-Serial-RS232-Female-9pin-DB9-COM-Adapter-Cable-Converter-Windows-10-8-7/114164243685?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D225114%26meid%3D7f9f55e080d54e14b164cd8fc515cbcc%26pid%3D100667%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D8%26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D303730343362%26itm%3D114164243685%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2334524%26brand%3DUnbranded&_trksid=p2334524.c100667.m2042&LH_BIN=1

@DELL-Josh Cr

Jord9857 · Answer

Thank you for your quick response.

What would you suggest?

I don't want something too expensive or over the top as I've got this 1 dell switch just to play around with and gain experience with.

Thanks

Dell-DylanJ · Answer

Hello,

I'd think it may work, but it would depend on the software tool to support it. I talked to a buddy of mine on the network team about this sort of conversion, though. He advised me that he'd recommend against it. He's tried a couple of times on some newer models, but apparently, getting the connection established wasn't very easy.

Dell-DylanJ · Answer

I'd look at a serial cable. I also found this old thread, looks like the OP was running into a similar issue to you. It seems that the Serial cable usage corrected it. If you can, I'd test this.

https://dell.to/3oibfnL

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