Taking Out What You Need; Connecting To The Console Port - Cisco WS-C2950T-48-SI Hardware Installation Manual

Appendix D Configuring the Switch with the CLI-Based Setup Program

Taking Out What You Need

Remove the items shown in
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You need to provide the Category 5 straight-through cables to connect the switch ports to other Ethernet
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devices.

Connecting to the Console Port

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.
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
Step 1
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
Step 2
the terminal.
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Catalyst 2950 Switch, Adapter Cable, and AC Power Cord
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Taking Out What You Need

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