Cisco Catalyst 2960-X Series User Manual

Connecting the USB Console Port
Procedure
Step 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 86.
Figure 50: Connecting the USB Console Cable to the Switch
USB Type A connection on the laptop3USB console port (5-pin mini-Type B)1
USB Type A to 5-pin mini-Type B cable2
Step 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.
Step 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.
Step 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 with the CLI-Based Setup Program
Connecting the USB Console Port

Cisco Catalyst 2960-X Series Specifications

General

Brand	Cisco
Model	Catalyst 2960-X Series
Category	Switch
Language	English