Cisco Catalyst 1900 Series User Manual

Connecting a Terminal to the
Console Port on Catalyst Switches
Document ID: 10600
Contents
Introduction
Before You Begin
Conventions
Prerequisites
Identifying a Rollover Cable, Straight-through, and Crossover Cable
Connecting a Terminal to Catalyst 1900/2820, 2900/3500XL, 2940, 2950, 2970, 3550,
and 3750 Series Switches
Connecting to a Terminal
Connecting a Terminal to Catalyst 2948G-L3, 4908G-L3, and 4840G Series Switches
Console Port Pinouts
Connecting a Terminal to Catalyst 2926 and 2926G Series Switches
Catalyst 2926G Series Switch
Connecting a Terminal to the Catalyst 5000 Supervisor Engine I and II Console Port
Configuring a Terminal for Attachment to the Console Port
Connecting a Terminal to the Catalyst 5000 Supervisor Engine III Console Port
Configuring a Terminal for Attachment to the Console Port
Connecting a Terminal to the Catalyst 5000 Supervisor Engine II G and III G Console
and RSFC Ports
Console Port Mode Switch
Configuring a Terminal for Attachment to the Console or RSFC Port
Connecting a Terminal to the Catalyst 4000 Supervisor Engine I Console Port
Connecting a Terminal to the Catalyst 4000/4500 Supervisor Engine II/II+/III/IV,
2948G, 2980G, and 4912G
Catalyst 6000/6500 Supervisor Engine I, II and 720 Console Port Signals and Pinouts
Console Port Mode Switch
Console Port Mode 1 Signaling and Pinouts
Console Port Mode 2 Signaling and Pinouts
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Cisco Catalyst 1900 Series Specifications

General

Model	Catalyst 1900 Series
Power over Ethernet (PoE)	No
Management	Web-based
Memory	8 MB DRAM
Power Supply	Internal
Dimensions	44 x 44.5 x 4.3 cm
Operating Temperature	0 to 40°C
Operating Humidity	10 to 95% noncondensing

Summary

Introduction to Catalyst Switch Console Connections

Document Conventions and Prerequisites

Details document conventions and states no specific prerequisites for this guide.

Identifying Console Cable Types

Connecting to Catalyst 1900/2820 Series Switches

Console Port Connection with DB-25 Adapter

Details using a DB-25 adapter for terminal connection to the console port.

Connecting to Catalyst 2948G-L3 Series Switches

Console Port Pinouts for 2948G-L3

Lists pinouts for the console port on Catalyst 2948G-L3, 4908G-L3, and 4840G series.

Connecting to Catalyst 2926/2926G Series Switches

Catalyst 2926G Series Console Port Details

Details about connecting to the console port of the Catalyst 2926G series switch.

Connecting to Catalyst 5000 Supervisor Engine I and II

Terminal Configuration for SE I/II Console Port

Steps to configure a terminal for connecting to the console port on SE I/II.

Connecting to Catalyst 5000 Supervisor Engine III

Terminal Configuration for SE III Console Port

Configuration steps for attaching a terminal to the console port on SE III.

Connecting to Catalyst 5000 Supervisor Engine II G/III G

Console Port Mode Switch for II G/III G

Details the console port mode switch function for Supervisor Engine II G/III G.

Connecting to Catalyst 4000 Supervisor Engine I

Connecting to Catalyst 4000/4500 Series Switches

Catalyst 6000/6500 Console Port Configuration

Console Port Mode Switch for 6000/6500

Explains the console port mode switch for connecting terminals or modems on 6000/6500.

Mode 1 Signaling and Pinouts for 6000/6500

Signaling and pinouts for console port mode 1, using DB-9 or DB-25 adapters.

Mode 2 Signaling and Pinouts for 6000/6500

Signaling and pinouts for console port mode 2, using an RJ-45 straight-through cable.

Catalyst 8510CSR/8540CSR Console Port Pinouts