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Catalyst 2950 Desktop Switch Hardware Installation Guide
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Chapter 1 Quick Installation
Connecting to the Console Port
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:
Step 1
Using the supplied RJ-45-to-DB-9 adapter cable, insert the RJ-45 connector into
the console port on the rear of a switch, as shown in
Figure 1-2
.
Step 2
Attach the DB-9 female DTE of the adapter cable to a PC serial port, or attach an
appropriate adapter to the terminal.
Figure 1-2
Connecting a Switch to a PC
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Catalyst 2950 switch
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Power cord
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RJ-45-to-DB-9 adapter cable
RATING
100-127V~
@ 1A
200-240V~
@0.5A
50-60Hz
DC INPUT FO
R REMOTE
POWER SUP
PLY
SPECIFIED IN
MANUAL.
+12V @
4.5A
CONSOLE
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