Usb Mini-Type B Port; Management Options - Cisco Catalyst 3560X-24T Hardware Installation Manual

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USB Mini-Type B Port

The switch provides a USB mini-Type B console connection on the front panel, and the RJ-45 console
port on the switch rear panel. Console output is always active on both connectors, but console input is
active on only one connector at a time, with the USB connector taking precedence over the RJ-45
connector.
Use a USB type-A-to-USB 5-pin mini-Type B cable to connect a PC or other device to the switch. The
required USB cable is included in the optional accessory kit, (part number 800-33434).
The connected device must include a terminal emulation application.
Windows PCs need a driver for the USB port. See the
Device Driver" section on page C-3
When the switch detects a valid USB connection to a powered device, input from the Ethernet connection
is immediately disabled, and input from the USB console is enabled. Removing the USB connection
immediately reenables input from the Ethernet connection. An LED on the switch front panel (see
Figure 1-2) is green when the USB console connection is enabled.
The switch provides a configurable inactivity timeout that reactivates the RJ-45 console if no input
activity has occurred on the USB console for a specified time period. After the USB console has been
deactivated due to a timeout, you can restore its operation by disconnecting and reconnecting the USB
cable. You can disable USB console operation by using Cisco IOS commands. See the switch software
configuration guide for details.

Management Options

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RJ-45 Console Port LED
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Cisco Network Assistant
Cisco Network Assistant is a PC-based network management GUI application for LANs. You can
use the GUI to configure and manage switch clusters or standalone switches. Cisco Network
Assistant is available at no cost and can be downloaded from this URL:
http://www.cisco.com/go/networkassistant
For information on starting the Network Assistant application, see the Getting Started with Cisco
Network Assistant guide on Cisco.com.
Device manager
You can use the device manager in the switch memory to manage individual and standalone
switches. This web browser interface offers quick configuration and monitoring from anywhere in
your network. For information, see the switch getting started guide and the device manager online
help.
"Installing the Cisco Microsoft Windows USB
for installation instructions.
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