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Catalyst 6500 Series Switch Module Installation Guide
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Chapter 3 Installing the Module
Connecting to the Console Port—Supervisor Engine Only
Connecting to the Console Port—Supervisor Engine
Only
This section describes how to connect to the supervisor engine CONSOLE port
from a terminal or modem.
The CONSOLE port, located on the front panel of the supervisor engine, is shown
in Figure 3-7.
This section contains the following topics:
• Connecting a Terminal, page 3-15
• Connecting a Modem, page 3-16
Note The accessories kit that shipped with your switch contains the necessary cable and
adapters to connect a terminal or modem to the CONSOLE port.
Figure 3-7 Supervisor Engine Console Port Connector
Connecting a Terminal
To connect a terminal to the CONSOLE port using the cable and adapters
provided, place the CONSOLE PORT MODE switch in the in position (factory
default). Connect to the port using the RJ-45-to-RJ-45 cable and RJ-45-to-DB-25
DTE adapter or RJ-45-to-DB-9 data terminal equipment (DTE) adapter (labeled
“Terminal”).
SUPERVISOR I
WS-X6K-SUP1
STATUS SYSTEM ACTIVE PWR MGMT RESET
CONSOLE
Switch Load
100%
1%
CONSOLE
PORT
MODE
16060
Console port
Console port mode
switch