Hi,

What kind of pinout is on the cable that you are using? http://www.dell.com/support/article/us/en/19/QNA43618/what-type-of-console-cables-are-used-for-dell-powerconnect-n-series-and-force10-switches?lang=EN

Page 47 http://downloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_ser_stor_net/esuprt_networking/esuprt_net_fxd_prt_swtchs/force10-s4048-on_administrator%20guide2_en-us.pdf

Did you enable ssh? 

I am using the cable that the switch came with so don't think pin outs are the using. 

Also this cable works with the n2048 switches

I will look at these thanks. 

SSH is not enabled, because I cannot access the switch !!

We have found  that by configuring the Putty or SecureCRT with the recommended Console settings, and powering up the switch, the console then works. 

The trouble will be when trying to access these switches once the switch is operational. 

I have the same issue on 2 new S4048's taken right out of the box....now im more worried because i have 3 more in a box and this is going to cause issues.

Hi

please use putty terminal software then power cycle switch again.then can fix this issue.

If anyone else hits this page, the 4048T-ON we had delivered has the ports reversed per the documentation. 

The Console Port is the top port per the logo on the switch.  You want to plug your cable into the I0I0I0 logo which was the top port for us. 

I have this same issue on the S4128t-ON.  I have the stated settings, but I am unable to connect unless I open the connection and reboot the switch. Otherwise I get a blank terminal.

I have to assume this is not by design, so what gives?

Same issue (and model) here, did you get a resolution?