A P P E N D I X C Configuring The Switch With The Cli-Based Setup Program; Accessing The Cli Through A Console Port; Console Port - Cisco Catalyst 3850 Hardware Installation Manual

Accessing the CLI

Accessing the CLI Through a Console Port

You can enter Cisco IOS commands and parameters through the CLI.
If you have stacked Catalyst 3850 switches, connect to the 10/100/1000 Ethernet management port or
Note
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 power to the switch as described in
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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 USB console port (see
Step 1
time, install the USB driver, refer to
section on page
Catalyst 3850 Switch Hardware Installation Guide
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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
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Appendix C Configuring the Switch with the CLI-Based Setup Program
Chapter 4, "Power Supply Installation."
Figure C-1) to a Windows-based PC for the first
"Installing the Cisco Microsoft Windows USB Device Driver"
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