Cisco Catalyst 2960-L Series User Manual

Connecting the RJ-45 Console Port
SUMMARY STEPS
1. Connect the RJ-45-to-DB-9 adapter cable to the 9-pin serial port on the PC. Connect the other end of the
cable to the switch console port.
2. Start the terminal-emulation program on the PC or the terminal. The program, frequently a PC application
such as HyperTerminal or ProcommPlus, makes communication between the switch and your PC or
terminal possible.
3. Configure the baud rate and character format of the PC or terminal to match the console port default
characteristics:
4. Power on the switch as described in the switch getting started guide.
5. The PC or terminal displays the bootloader sequence. Press Enter to display the setup prompt.
DETAILED STEPS
Step 1 Connect the RJ-45-to-DB-9 adapter cable to the 9-pin serial port on the PC. Connect the other end of the cable to the
switch console port.
Step 2 Start the terminal-emulation program on the PC or the terminal. The program, frequently a PC application such as
HyperTerminal or ProcommPlus, makes communication between the switch and your PC or terminal possible.
Step 3 Configure the baud rate and character format of the PC or terminal to match the console port default characteristics:
• 9600 baud
• 8 data bits
• 1 stop bit
• No parity
• None (flow control)
Step 4 Power on the switch as described in the switch getting started guide.
Step 5 The PC or terminal displays the bootloader sequence. Press Enter to display the setup prompt.
Connecting the USB Console Port
SUMMARY STEPS
1. If you are connecting the switch USB console port to a Windows-based PC for the first time, install the
USB driver. See Installing the Cisco Microsoft Windows USB Device Driver, on page 63.
2. Connect a USB cable to the PC USB port. Connect the other end of the cable to the switch mini-B
(5-pin-connector) USB console port.
3. Start the terminal-emulation program on the PC or the terminal. The program, frequently a PC application
such as HyperTerminal or ProcommPlus, makes communication between the switch and your PC or
terminal possible.
4. Configure the baud rate and character format of the PC or terminal to match the console port default
characteristics:
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Configuring the Switch
Connecting the RJ-45 Console Port

Cisco Catalyst 2960-L Series Specifications

General

Series	Catalyst 2960-L
Ports	8, 16, 24, or 48 Gigabit Ethernet ports
Layer	Layer 2
Flash Memory	64 MB
MAC Address Table Size	8, 000 entries
Uplink	2 or 4 Gigabit SFP
PoE	Available on selected models
VLAN Support	Up to 255 VLANs
Power Supply	Internal power supply
Operating Temperature	0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Dimensions	44.5 x 27.9 x 4.45 cm (17.5 x 11.0 x 1.75 in.)