Sf300-08 Issues

[davelock060]

After finishing all of my projects here at work, I decided to finally take a look at a sf300-08 that was left by my predecessor. I almost got into it once via browser but the UI crashed. So I downloaded the manual and proceeded to connect to the switch via rs-232. When I get to the log in screen I cant type anything in and when I try hypterterminal crashes.

What should I do?

Thanks.

[Davidwagman1]

Hi Dave,

Try Putty. Are you using a straight through db9 / db9 serial cable? (I've had issues with unlabeled null modem cables )

You can also try telnet or ssh to try and get in.

Is this switch in use?

Best,

David

[davelock060]

ill give putty a try, ive been using a straight through w/o a null and no, this thing has been sitting in a box for a while.

thanks for the reply! have a great weekend!

[Davidwagman1]

Dave,

If it was in production, I was hesitant to say paper clip to the reset button, but if its sitting in the box, its worth a shot. Let me know what happens.

You have yourself a great weekend as well.

Best,

David

[davelock060]

Thanks Dave! I totally forgot about Putty. Im in and updating the firmware. Thanks bud!  : )

[Davidwagman1 · Accepted solution]

Not a problem, sounds like you know what to do from there if, get an IP, enable http gui if it was enabled, etc. If you have any questions just ask!

If this has resolved your issue, I'd appreciate it if you marked the answer as correct, and rated the post's helpfulness with the stars.

Have a great weekend.

Best,

David