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Chapter 1
Product Overview
USB Mini-Type B Port
The switch provides a USB mini-Type B console connection on the front panel, and the RJ-45 console
port on the switch rear panel. Console output is always active on both connectors, but console input is
active on only one connector at a time, with the USB connector taking precedence over the RJ-45
connector.
Use a USB type-A-to-USB 5-pin mini-Type B cable to connect a PC or other device to the switch. The
required USB cable is included in the optional accessory kit, (part number 800-33434).
The connected device must include a terminal emulation application.
Windows PCs need a driver for the USB port. See the
Device Driver" section on page C-3
When the switch detects a valid USB connection to a powered device, input from the Ethernet connection
is immediately disabled, and input from the USB console is enabled. Removing the USB connection
immediately reenables input from the Ethernet connection. An LED on the switch front panel (see
Figure 1-3) is green when the USB console connection is enabled.
The switch provides a configurable inactivity timeout that reactivates the RJ-45 console if no input
activity has occurred on the USB console for a specified time period. After the USB console has been
deactivated due to a timeout, you can restore its operation by disconnecting and reconnecting the USB
cable. You can disable USB console operation by using Cisco IOS commands. See the switch software
configuration guide for details.
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Cisco Network Assistant
Cisco Network Assistant is a PC-based network management GUI application for LANs. You can
use the GUI to configure and manage switch clusters or standalone switches. Cisco Network
Assistant is available at no cost and can be downloaded from this URL:
http://www.cisco.com/cisco/software/navigator.html?mdfid=279230132&i=rp
For information on starting the Network Assistant application, see the Getting Started with Cisco
Network Assistant guide on Cisco.com.
Device manager
You can use the device manager in the switch memory to manage individual and standalone
switches. This web browser interface offers quick configuration and monitoring from anywhere in
your network. For information, see the switch getting started guide and the device manager online
help.
Cisco IOS CLI
You can configure and monitor the switch and switch cluster members from the CLI. You can access
the CLI by connecting your management station directly to the switch console port or by using
Telnet from a remote management station. See the switch command reference on Cisco.com for
more information.
CiscoWorks application
The CiscoWorks LAN Management Solution (LMS) is a suite of management tools that simplify the
configuration, administration, monitoring, and troubleshooting of Cisco networks. See the LMS
documentation for more information.
SNMP network management
"Installing the Cisco Microsoft Windows USB
for installation instructions.
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