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Catalyst 1800 Token Ring Switch Cable Kit Guide
This guide provides configuration and connection instructions for the EIA/TIA-232 console/modem
cable and the adapters used when connecting a PC, a VT series terminal, or a modem to the Catalyst
1800 Token Ring switch to access out-of-band management via the EIA/TIA-232 DB-9 male console
port.
Note
EIA/TIA-232 was known as recommended standard RS-232 before its acceptance as a
standard by the Electronic Industries Association (EIA) and Telecommunications Industry
Association (TIA).
Cisco documentation and additional literature are available in a CD-ROM package. The
Documentation CD-ROM, a member of the Cisco Connection Family, is updated monthly.
Therefore, it might be more up to date than printed documentation. To order copies of the
Documentation CD-ROM, contact your local sales representative or call customer service. The
CD-ROM package is available as a single package or as an annual subscription. You can also access
Cisco documentation on the World Wide Web at http://www.cisco.com,
http://www-china.cisco.com, or http://www-europe.cisco.com.
Management terminal and modem requirements are as follows:
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VT 320/420-series terminal or VT-type terminal running emulation programs for the VT series
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IBM or compatible PC running a VT-series emulation software package
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Hayes-compatible modem
This guide also provides the following pin assignments:
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DB-9 console port connector on the Catalyst 1800 chassis
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DB-9 PC connector
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