Cisco 6503 - Catalyst Firewall Security Sys Installation Manual page 182

Attaching the Interface Cables
The accessory kit that shipped with your Catalyst 6500 series switch contains the necessary cable and
Note
adapters to connect a terminal or modem to the console port.
To connect a terminal to the console port using the cable and adapters provided, follow these steps:
Place the console port mode switch in the in position (factory default).
Step 1
Connect to the port using the RJ-45-to-RJ-45 cable and RJ-45-to-DB-25 DTE adapter or RJ-45-to-DB-9
Step 2
DTE adapter (labeled "Terminal").
Position the cable in the cable guide (if installed). Make sure there are no sharp bends in the cable.
Step 3
Check the terminal documentation to determine the baud rate. The baud rate of the terminal must match
Step 4
the default baud rate (9600 baud) of the console port. Set up the terminal as follows:
9600 baud
•
8 data bits
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No parity
•
2 stop bits
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To connect a terminal using a Catalyst 5000 family Supervisor Engine III console cable, follow these
steps:
Place the console port mode switch in the out position.
Step 1
Connect to the port using the Supervisor Engine III cable and the appropriate adapter for the terminal
Step 2
connection.
Position the cable in the cable guide (if installed). Make sure there are no sharp bends in the cable.
Step 3
Check the terminal documentation to determine the baud rate. The baud rate of the terminal must match
Step 4
the default baud rate (9600 baud) of the console port. Set up the terminal as follows:
9600 baud
•
8 data bits
•
No parity
•
2 stop bits
•
To connect a modem to the console port, follow these steps:
Place the console port mode switch in the in position.
Step 1
Connect to the port using the RJ-45-to-RJ-45 rollover cable and the RJ-45-to-DB-25 DCE adapter
Step 2
(labeled "Modem").
Position the cable in the cable guide (if installed). Make sure there are no sharp bends in the cable.
Step 3
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