1912 Catalys switch

[jamin123]

This switch has a 9 pin console. How do I connect from the console to a PC if the computer also has 9 pin connection?

 

[Greasemonkey]

It would not hurt to try it. Console are serial port and serial port are 9 pin on the computers so it almost make sense. You would use that to configure your Switch.

 

[CCIEWANNABE]

Link;

http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/779/smbiz/service/knowledge/pinouts/ios_conaux.htm

"To connect a PC terminal to the console port, use the RJ-45-to-RJ-45 roll-over cable and either the RJ-45-to-DB-25 female DTE adapter or the RJ-45-to-DB-9 female DTE adapter" quote Route once; switch many

 

[Yokel]

For a 1900 swich with a DB9 console connector you must use a null modem cable. Using a roll-over and two RJ45 - DB9 adapters does not work - although you can still display the diags. console with this set up you can't get the management console.