Connecting To The Ethernet Management Port; Connecting To The Console Port - Cisco Catalyst 4948E Installing Manual

Attaching the Interface Cables
To connect 1000BASE-T SFP transceivers to a copper network, follow these substeps:
Step 13
Caution To comply with GR-1089 intrabuilding lightning immunity requirements, you must use grounded,
shielded, twisted-pair Category 5 cabling.
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Connecting to the Ethernet Management Port

Both chassis provide a Ethernet Management port that can be used to manage the switch through an
Ethernet network. This port can also be used to download software to the switch or transfer files to
remote servers for analysis or backup storage.
The typical connection to the Management Ethernet port uses an Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connectors
at each end. The other end of the cable typically connects to an Ethernet switch, hub, or router that
provides connectivity between the multishelf system and networks from which system management is
desired.
To attach a cable to the Ethernet management port, follow these steps:
Step 1 Connect the RJ-45 plug at one end of the network cable to the target device port.
Step 2 Connect the RJ-45 plug at the other end of the network cable to a Ethernet Management port on the
Catalyst 4948E chassis.

Connecting to the Console Port

You must use the console port to perform the initial configuration. To connect the switch console port to
a PC, use an RJ-45-to-DB-9 adapter cable (optional).
To connect the PC or terminal to the Catalyst 4948E switch console port, follow these steps:
Using an RJ-45-to-DB-9 adapter cable, insert the RJ-45 connector into the console port that is located
Step 1
on the front of the switch.
Attach the DB-9 female DTE of the adapter cable to a PC serial port, or attach an appropriate adapter to
Step 2
the terminal.
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Insert the Category 5 network cable RJ-45 connector into the SFP transceiver RJ-45 connector.
Note When connecting to a 1000BASE-T-compatible server, workstation, or router, use four
twisted-pair, straight-through Category 5 cabling for the SFP transceiver port. When
connecting to a 1000BASE-T-compatible switch or repeater, use four twisted-pair, crossover
Category 5 cabling.
Insert the other end of the network cable into an RJ-45 connector on a 1000BASE-T-compatible
target device.
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