How to access console port of Dell EMC Networking Virtual Edge Platform 1405 Series

Summary: How to access console port of Dell EMC Networking Virtual Edge Platform 1405 Series

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Symptoms

This article explains how to access console in a Dell EMC Networking VEP1405

The VEP1405 has a dedicated management console on micro-USB port. You can find it in the rear side of the device.
 

Table of Contents

Physical location of micro-USB console port
Console cable
Driver Software
Console port settings

 

Physical location of micro-USB console port


Rotate the protection plate to the right. You will see the USB console port
 

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Console cable


VEP1405 ships with a Micro-USB (USB to USB type-A) console cable. Use this to access console port in the rear side.

 

Driver Software


You can find the driver for USB-UART COM port from below link.
https://www.silabs.com/products/development-tools/software/usb-to-uart-bridge-vcp-drivers SLN319393_en_US__3iC_External_Link_BD_v1

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Console port settings


Data rate 115200 baud
Data Bits  8 bits
Stop bits 1
No parity

Affected Products

Dell EMC Networking VEP1425/VEP1445/VEP1485
Article Properties
Article Number: 000134440
Article Type: Solution
Last Modified: 21 Feb 2021
Version:  3
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