Configuring Interface Characteristics
Configuring the Console Media Type
Beginning in privileged EXEC mode, follow these steps to set the console media type to RJ-45. If you configure
the console as RJ-45, USB console operation is disabled, and input comes only through the RJ-45 connector.
This configuration applies to all switches in a stack.
SUMMARY STEPS
1. configure terminal
2. line console 0
3. media-type rj45
4. end
DETAILED STEPS
Command or Action
Step 1
configure terminal
Example:
Switch# configure terminal
Step 2
line console 0
Example:
Switch(config)# line console 0
Step 3
media-type rj45
Example:
Switch(config-line)# media-type rj45
Step 4
end
Example:
Switch(config)# end
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Catalyst 2960-XR Switch Interface and Hardware Component Configuration Guide, Cisco IOS Release 15.0(2)EX1
Configuring the Console Media Type
Purpose
Enters the global configuration mode.
Configures the console and enters line configuration mode.
Configures the console media type to be only RJ-45 port. If
you do not enter this command and both types are connected,
the USB port is used by default.
Returns to privileged EXEC mode.
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