Required Tools And Equipment; Connecting The Console - Cisco WS-X3011 Configuration Note

The Cisco configuration guide and command reference publications provide additional software
configuration information. These publications are available in the CD ROM package that came with
your switch, or you can order printed copies. Refer to the section "Ordering Documentation" at the
end of this document.
Warning
equipment. (To see translated versions of this warning, refer to the appendix "Translated Safety
Warnings" in the Catalyst 3100 Configuration and Installation Guide.)

Required Tools and Equipment

Installation requires some tools and equipment that are not provided as standard equipment with the
router card. Following are the tools and parts required to install the router card:
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Flat-blade screwdrivers: small, 3/16-inch (0.476 cm) and medium, 1/4-inch (0.625 cm).
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ESD-preventive wrist strap.
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Cables for connection to the WAN ports:
— Serial transition cable for connection to the synchronous serial port.
— Cable for connection to the ISDN BRI port.
Note
document. For cable ordering information, refer to the section "Obtaining Service and Support" in
this document.
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CSU/DSU or other DCE device for connection to the synchronous serial interface.
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NT1 device for ISDN BRI WAN connections, if not supplied by your service provider.

Connecting the Console

You must have a console connected to the switch to configure the router card after it is installed. If
a console is connected to the switch already, proceed to the next section; otherwise, perform the
following steps to connect a console to the switch:
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Table 6
Console
Baud rate
Parity
Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install or replace this
For cable information, refer to the section "Preparing to Connect to a Network" in this
Connect the switch to a PC or other DTE (Data Terminal Equipment) device using a
straight, 25-pin to 9-pin EIA (RS)-232 cable and a null modem adapter. Refer to the
section "Preparing to Connect to a Network" in this document for a description of the
cables and adapters.
Connect the EIA-232 cable to the DB-9 connector (console) on the switch. The male
DB-9 connector on the switch is configured as a DTE device.
Use Table 6 to set the configuration parameters on the console for communication with
the switch.
Console Configuration Default Settings
Default
2400, 4800, 9600, 19.2K, 38.4K, 57.6K (default: 9600)
None
Required Tools and Equipment
Router Card (WS-X3011) Configuration Note 11