Connecting To The Console Port - Cisco Catalyst 2955 Hardware Installation Manual
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Connecting to the Console Port
Connecting to the Console Port
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You can use the console port to perform the initial configuration. To connect the
switch console port to a PC, use the supplied RJ-45-to-DB-9 adapter cable.
Do not connect or disconnect cables to the ports while power is applied to the
switch or any device on the network because an electrical arc can occur. This
could cause an explosion in hazardous location installations. Be sure that
power is removed from the switch and cannot be accidentally be turned on, or
verify that the area is nonhazardous before proceeding. Statement 1070
Follow these steps to connect the PC or terminal to the switch:
Using the supplied RJ-45-to-DB-9 adapter cable, insert the RJ-45 connector into
the console port on the rear of a switch, as shown in
Attach the DB-9 female DTE of the adapter cable to a PC serial port, or attach an
appropriate adapter to the terminal.
Chapter 1
Configuring the Switch with the CLI-Based Setup Program
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