Cisco Systems 4900 Series Connecting to the Switch, Switch Laptop RJ-45-to-DB-9 adapter cable

Appendix B Initial Configuration for the Switch

Connecting to the Switch

Connecting to the Switch

You must 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.

Follow these steps to connect the PC or terminal to the switch:

Step 1 Using the supplied RJ-45-to-DB-9 adapter cable, insert the RJ-45 connector into the console port that is located on the front of the switch, as shown in Figure B-1.

Step 2 Attach the DB-9 female DTE of the adapter cable to a PC serial port, or attach an appropriate adapter to the terminal.

Figure B-1 Connecting a Switch to a PC

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	Catalyst 4948
CON	MGT
48	45 46	47	48

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RJ-45-to-DB-9 adapter cable

	Catalyst 4900 Series Switch Installation Guide
B-2	78-18039-02