Accessing The Cli Through The Console Port; Taking Out What You Need - Cisco Catalyst 3040 Hardware Installation Manual

Configuring the Switch with the CLI-Based
Setup Program
This chapter provides a quick installation and setup procedure for the blade switch by using the
command-line interface (CLI).
Note For detailed installation procedures, see
information, see
These are the major steps for a quick installation when using the CLI:
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Accessing the CLI Through the Console Port

You can access the CLI on a configured or unconfigured blade switch by connecting the console port of
the blade switch to the serial port on your PC or workstation and accessing the blade switch through a
Telnet session.

Taking Out What You Need

These items ship with your blade switch:
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Follow these steps:
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Chapter 1, "Product Overview."
Accessing the CLI Through the Console Port, page C-1
Taking Out What You Need, page C-1
Connecting to the Console Port, page C-2
Completing the Initial Configuration, page C-4
Console cable
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Registration card
Unpack and remove the blade switch and the accessory kit from the shipping box.
Return the packing material to the shipping container, and save it for future use.
A P P E N D I X
Chapter 2, "Blade Switch Installation."
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For product overview
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