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Accessing the switch
The first time you access the switch you must use a console cable to connect a console terminal, for
example, a PC, to the console port on the switch.
Connecting the console cable
IMPORTANT:
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Identify the mark on the console port and make sure you are connecting to the correct port.
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The serial ports on PCs do not support hot swapping. If the switch has been powered on,
connect the console cable to the PC before connecting to the switch, and when you disconnect
the cable, first disconnect from the switch.
To connect the console cable:
1.
Plug the DB-9 female connector of the console cable to the serial port of the PC.
2.
Plug the RJ-45 connector of the console cable to the console port of the switch.
Figure 38 Connecting a terminal to the console port (S12516X-AF switch)
