Cisco Catalyst 2810 Series User Manual

Switch Console (DCE) Terminal (DTE)
2 Rxd 3 TxD
3 Txd 2 RxD
4 RTS 7 RTS
5 CTS 8 CTS
6 DSR 6 DSR
7 GND 5 GND
8 DCD 1 DCD
20 DTR 4 DTR
Configuring a Terminal for Attachment to the Console Port
Note: The console port is an asynchronous serial port; any device connected to this port must be capable
of asynchronous transmission.
Before connecting the console port, 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●
1 stop bit●
Connecting a Terminal to the Catalyst 5000
Supervisor Engine III Console Port
The port is located on the Supervisor Engine front panel and is labeled "CONSOLE," as shown above.
The port is an EIA/TIA-232 asynchronous, serial, full-featured data terminal equipment (DTE)
connection with hardware flow control and an RJ-45 connector. Use a straight-through cable to connect
the switch to a Data Terminal Equipment (DTE) device, such as a terminal or PC.
Note: If you need a replacement console port accessory kit for your Supervisor Engine III, the part
Cisco - Connecting a Terminal to the Console Port on Catalyst Switches
http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/473/9.html (9 of 19) [9/4/2003 12:36:03 PM]

Cisco Catalyst 2810 Series Specifications

General

Brand	Cisco
Model	Catalyst 2810 Series
Category	Network Router
Language	English