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Figure 1
Connecting to an IBM PC or Compatible
Follow these steps to connect an IBM PC or compatible to a Catalyst 1800 switch (see Figure 2).
Note that the PC must be running a VT terminal emulation program.
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Step 5
Transmit
Bits per character (BPC)
Parity
Stop bit
Flow control
After these parameters are set, you can access out-of-band management. Refer to the Catalyst 1800
Token Ring Switch User Guide for instructions on using the console interface.
Connecting a VT-Series Terminal to a Catalyst 1800 Switch
1
8 TOKEN RING
Ring Status
Port Activity
Pwr A
Sys Status
Pwr B
Failure
16 Mbps
1
Ring Status
4TR + FDDI
Port Activity
Pwr A
Sys Status
Pwr B
Failure
16 Mbps
DB-9 console
connector/port interface
VT series adapter
RS-232 cable
DB-25 male adapter
Plug either end of the EIA/TIA-232 cable into the RJ-45-to-DB-9 female adapter labelled
"Console port."
Connect the console port female adapter to the male DB-9 console port on the front of the
Catalyst 1800 chassis.
Plug the RJ-45 connector at the other end of the EIA/TIA-232 cable into the
RJ-45-to-DB-9 female adapter labelled "PC."
Connect the DB-9 female adapter to the appropriate male communications port on the
PC.
Turn on the PC and configure its VT emulation package with following parameters:
2
3
4
5
2
3
4
Status
Activity
to VT terminal
VT 320/340 series terminal
9600
8
None
1
Off
Catalyst 1800 Token Ring Switch Cable Kit Guide
Connecting to an IBM PC or Compatible
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7
8
Bypass
Wrap
B
A
Catalyst 1800
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