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