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Catalyst 4500 E-Series Switches Installation Guide
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Chapter 3 Installing the Switch
Completing the Installation Process
Connecting the Supervisor Engine Console Port
This section describes how to connect a terminal or modem to the supervisor engine console port. The
console port on the supervisor engine allows you to perform the following functions:
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Configure the switch from the CLI.
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Monitor network statistics and errors.
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Configure SNMP agent parameters.
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Download software updates to the switch, or distribute software images residing in flash memory to
attached devices.
The console port is located on the front panel of the supervisor engine.
Note
The accessory kit that shipped with your Catalyst 4500 E-series switch contains the RJ-45-to-DB-25
DTE adapter, but does not contain the console cable. The console cable is available as an option.
To connect a terminal to the console port, follow these steps:
Step 1
Place the console port mode switch in the
in
position (factory default).
Step 2
Connect to the port using an RJ-45-to-RJ-45 cable and RJ-45-to-DB-25 DTE adapter or RJ-45-to-DB-9
DTE adapter (labeled “Terminal”).
Step 3
Position the cable in the cable guide (if installed). Make sure there are no sharp bends in the cable.
Step 4
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:
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9600 baud
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8 data bits
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No parity
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2 stop bits
With this console connection, you can configure the switch as described in
Appendix C, “Initial
Configuration for the Switch,”
and then as discussed in the software configuration guide appropriate for
your switch’s software release, and monitor the software as the switch goes through its startup routine.
Note
If you move a supervisor engine from a Catalyst 4500 series chassis to a Catalyst 4503-E chassis or
Catalyst 4506-E chassis, the supervisor engine must use Cisco IOS Release 12.2(37)SG or later releases.
See your release notes for software upgrade procedures if needed:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/switches/lan/catalyst4500/release/note/OL_5184.html#wp305142
