Console Port; Management Options - Cisco Catalyst 3550 Hardware Installation Manual

Chapter 1 Product Overview

Console Port

Management Options

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You can connect a Catalyst 3550 switch to a PC by means of the console port and
the supplied rollover cable and DB-9 adapter. If you want to connect the switch
console port to a terminal, you need to provide a RJ-45-to-DB-25 female DTE
adapter. You can order a kit (part number ACS-DSBUASYN=) containing that
adapter from Cisco. For console port and adapter pinout information, see the
"Cable and Adapter Specifications" section on page
The Catalyst 3550 switch offers several management options:
Cluster Management Suite
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CMS is a graphical user interface that can be launched from anywhere in your
network through a web browser such as Netscape Communicator or
Microsoft Internet Explorer. CMS is already installed on the switch, and no
additional installation is required. From CMS, you can fully configure and
monitor a switch or switch clusters, display network topologies to gather link
information, and display switch images to modify switch- and port-level
settings. For more information, refer to the Catalyst 3550 Multilayer Switch
Software Configuration Guide, the Release Notes for the Catalyst 3550
Multilayer Switch, Cisco IOS Release 12.1(4)EA1, and the online help for
this application.
Cisco IOS command-line interface (CLI)
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The switch CLI is based on Cisco IOS software and is enhanced to support
desktop-switching features. You can fully configure and monitor the switch
and switch cluster members from the CLI. You can access the CLI either by
connecting your management station directly to the switch console port or by
using Telnet from a remote management station. Connect a PC or terminal
directly to the console port, located on the rear panel of the switch, to access
the CLI. If the switch is connected to your network, you can use a Telnet
connection to manage the switch from a remote location. Refer to the
Catalyst 3550 Multilayer Switch Command Reference for more information.
Catalyst 3550 Multilayer Switch Hardware Installation Guide
Management Options
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