Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series Installation Guide

Chapter 3 Installing the Module
Connecting to the Uplink Ports—Supervisor Engine Only
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To connect a terminal using a Catalyst 5000 family Supervisor Engine III console
cable, place the CONSOLE PORT MODE switch in the out position. Connect to
the port using the Supervisor Engine III cable and the appropriate adapter for the
terminal connection.
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:
• 9600 baud
• 8 data bits
• No parity
• 2 stop bits
Connecting a Modem
To connect a modem to the console port, place the CONSOLE PORT MODE
switch in the in position. Connect to the port using the RJ-45-to-RJ-45 cable and
the RJ-45-to-DB-25 data communications equipment (DCE) adapter (labeled
“Modem”).
Connecting to the Uplink Ports—Supervisor Engine
Only
This section describes how to connect to the supervisor engine uplink ports.
Note In a redundant configuration with two supervisor engines, the uplink ports on the
redundant (standby) supervisor engine are active and can be used for normal
traffic like any other ports in the chassis.
Warning Invisible laser radiation may be emitted from disconnected fibers or
connectors. Do not stare into beams or view directly with optical instruments.
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Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series Specifications

General

Brand	Cisco
Model	Catalyst 6500 Series
Category	Switch
Language	English