Cisco Catalyst 3560-CX User Manual page 78

Connecting the USB Console Port
DETAILED STEPS
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
Figure 52: Connecting the USB Console Cable to the Switch
1 USB console port (5-pin mini-Type B)
2 USB Type A to 5-pin mini-Type B cable
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:
• 9600 baud
Catalyst 3560-CX and 2960-CX Switch Hardware Installation Guide
68
Configuring the Switch with the CLI-Based Setup Program
69.
3 USB Type A connection on the laptop