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This guide provides configuration and connection instructions for the EIA/TIA-232 console/modem cable and the adapters used when connecting a PC, a VT series terminal, or a modem to the Catalyst 1800 Token Ring switch to access out-of-band management via the EIA/TIA-232 DB-9 male console port.
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Management terminal and modem requirements are as follows:
This guide also provides the following pin assignments:
The Catalyst 1800 console cable kit (part number 78-1188-01) includes
Follow these steps to connect a VT 320/420-series terminal to a Catalyst 1800 Token Ring switch (see Figure 1):
Step 1 Plug either end of the EIA/TIA-232 cable into the RJ-45-to-DB-9 female adapter labelled "Console port."
Step 2 Connect the console port female adapter to the male DB-9 console port on the front of the Catalyst 1800 chassis.
Step 3 Plug the RJ-45 connector at the other end of the EIA/TIA-232 cable into the RJ-45-to-DB-25 female adapter labelled "VT series."
Step 4 Connect the VT-series DB-25 female adapter to the DB-25 male adapter on the cable extending from the VT terminal's COMM port.
Step 5 Turn on the terminal and access the setup directory. Set the following parameters on your terminal:
Transmit | 9600 |
Bits per character (BPC) | 8 |
Parity | None |
Stop bit | 1 |
Flow control | Off |
After these parameters are set, you can access out-of-band management. Refer to the Catalyst 1800 Token Ring Switch User Guide for instructions on using the console interface.
Follow these steps to connect an IBM PC or compatible to a Catalyst 1800 switch (see Figure 2). Note that the PC must be running a VT terminal emulation program.
Step 1 Plug either end of the EIA/TIA-232 cable into the RJ-45-to-DB-9 female adapter labelled "Console port."
Step 2 Connect the console port female adapter to the male DB-9 console port on the front of the Catalyst 1800 chassis.
Step 3 Plug the RJ-45 connector at the other end of the EIA/TIA-232 cable into the RJ-45-to-DB-9 female adapter labelled "PC."
Step 4 Connect the DB-9 female adapter to the appropriate male communications port on the PC.
Step 5 Turn on the PC and configure its VT emulation package with following parameters:
Transmit | 9600 |
Bits per character (BPC) | 8 |
Parity | None |
Stop bit | 1 |
Flow control | Off |
After these parameters are set, you can access out-of-band management. Refer to the Catalyst 1800 Token Ring Switch User Guide for instructions on using the console interface.
Follow these steps to connect an IBM PC or compatible to a Catalyst 1800 switch (see Figure 3). Note that the PC must be running a VT terminal emulation program.
Step 1 Plug either end of the EIA/TIA-232 cable into the RJ-45-to-DB-9 female adapter labelled "Console port."
Step 2 Connect the console port female adapter to the male DB-9 console port on the front of the Catalyst 1800 chassis.
Step 3 Plug the RJ-45 connector at the other end of the EIA/TIA-232 cable into the RJ-45-to-DB-25 male adapter labelled "Modem."
Step 4 Connect the DB-25 male adapter to the appropriate female communications port on the modem.
Step 5 Turn on the modem and configure its VT emulation package with following parameters:
Transmit | 9600 |
Bits per character (BPC) | 8 |
Parity | None |
Stop bit | 1 |
Flow control | Off |
After these parameters are set, you can access out-of-band management. Refer to the Catalyst 1800 Token Ring Switch User Guide for instructions on using the console interface.
Diagrams in this section provide wiring and signal information for the cable and adapters in the Catalyst 1800 console cable kit. 
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Posted: Sat Sep 28 01:18:20 PDT 2002
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