Chapter 1 Product Overview

Cable Side

USB mini-Type B console port (5-pin connector); the USB connection uses a USB Type A-to-5-pin mini-Type B cable

The USB console interface speeds are the same as the RJ-45 console interface speeds.

To use the USB console port, you must install the Cisco Windows USB device driver on the device that is connected to the USB console port (device running with Microsoft Windows).

Note For information about downloading the Cisco USB device driver, see the Installing the Cisco Microsoft Windows USB Device Drivers, page C-4.

With the Cisco Windows USB device driver, connecting and disconnecting the USB cable from the console port does not affect Windows HyperTerminal operations. Mac OS X or Linux require no special drivers.

Note The 5-pin mini-Type B connectors resemble the 4-pin mini-Type B connectors. They are not compatible. Use only the 5-pin mini-Type B. See Figure 1-5.

Figure 1-5 USB Mini-Type B Port

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The configurable inactivity timeout reactivates the RJ-45 console port if the USB console port is activated, but no input activity occurs on it for a specified time period. When the USB console port deactivates due to a timeout, you can restore its operation by disconnecting and reconnecting the USB cable. For information on using the CLI to configure the USB console interface, see the switch software guide.

LEDs

You can use the switch system and port LEDs to monitor switch activity and performance.

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