Configuring A Terminal For Attachment To The Console Port - Cisco Catalyst 2810 Series Manual

Cisco - Connecting a Terminal to the Console Port on Catalyst Switches
Switch Console (DCE)
2 Rxd
3 Txd
4 RTS
5 CTS
6 DSR
7 GND
8 DCD
20 DTR

Configuring a Terminal for Attachment to the Console Port

Note: The console port is an asynchronous serial port; any device connected to this port must be capable
of asynchronous transmission.
Before connecting the console port, check the terminal documentation to determine the baud rate. The
baud rate of the terminal must match the default baud rate (9600 baud) of the console port. Set up the
terminal as follows:
9600 baud
8 data bits
No parity
1 stop bit
Connecting a Terminal to the Catalyst 5000
Supervisor Engine III Console Port
The port is located on the Supervisor Engine front panel and is labeled "CONSOLE," as shown above.
The port is an EIA/TIA-232 asynchronous, serial, full-featured data terminal equipment (DTE)
connection with hardware flow control and an RJ-45 connector. Use a straight-through cable to connect
the switch to a Data Terminal Equipment (DTE) device, such as a terminal or PC.
Note: If you need a replacement console port accessory kit for your Supervisor Engine III, the part
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Terminal (DTE)
3 TxD
2 RxD
7 RTS
8 CTS
6 DSR
5 GND
1 DCD
4 DTR