Accessing The Cli Through A Console Port; Rj-45 Console Port; Usb Console Port - Cisco Catalyst 3650 Series Hardware Installation Manual

Appendix 3 Configuring the Switch with the CLI-Based Setup Program

Accessing the CLI Through a Console Port

You can enter Cisco IOS commands and parameters through the CLI.
If you have stacked Catalyst 3650 switches, connect to the 10/100/1000 Ethernet management port or
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console port of one of the stack switches. You can perform the initial configuration for the entire stack
on any switch in the stack.
Use one of these options to access the CLI:
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RJ-45 Console Port

The RJ-45 console port is on the rear panel of the switch.
Connect the RJ-45-to-DB-9 adapter cable to the 9-pin serial port on the PC. Connect the other end of the
Step 1
cable to the switch console port.
Start the terminal emulation program on the PC or the terminal. The program, frequently a PC
Step 2
application, such as HyperTerminal or ProcommPlus, makes communication between the switch and
your PC or terminal possible.
Configure the baud rate and character format of the PC or terminal to match the console port
Step 3
characteristics:
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Connect the power to the switch.
Step 4
The PC or terminal displays the bootloader sequence. Press Enter to display the setup prompt. Follow
Step 5
the steps in the

USB Console Port

The USB mini-Type B port is on the front panel of the switch.
If you are connecting the switch's USB console port (see
Step 1
time, install the USB driver. See these sections for installation instructions:
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RJ-45 Console Port
USB Console Port
9600 baud
8 data bits
1 stop bit
No parity
None (flow control)
"Configuring the Setup Program" section on page
"Installing the Cisco Microsoft Windows USB Device Driver" section on page 3-4
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"Uninstalling the Cisco USB Driver for Microsoft Windows" section on page 3-5
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Figure 3-1) to a Windows-based PC for the first
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