

On the Windows-based PC, open the Device Manager or on the Mac-based PC, open the System Report and view the following: To identify which USB deviceĬonnect a USB cable from the Windows-based PC or Mac-based PC to the USB console port. The Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches will either have the Cisco USB Device or Silicon Labs USB Device (CP2102N). The PC or terminal displays the bootloader sequence. The program,įrequently a PC application such as Putty or TeraTerm, makes communicationīetween the switch and your PC or terminal possible.Ĭonfigure the baud rate and character format of the PC or terminal to match the Start the terminal-emulation program on the PC or the terminal. Connect the other end of the cable to the switch console port. Serial port on the terminal server or your PC using the optional RJ45-to-DB9Īdapter cable. YouĬan initially configure the entire stack from any member switch.Ĭonnecting the RJ45 Console Port Procedure Switches, connect to the console port of one of the switches in the stack. In the guide, go to Configuring the Switch Using the Web User Interface.Ĭonfiguring the Switch Using the CLI Accessing the CLI Through the Console PortĬonfigured or unconfigured switch by connecting the RJ-45 console port or USBĬonsole port of the switch to your PC or workstation and accessing the switch Configuring the Switch Using the Web User InterfaceĬonfiguring the Switch Using the Web User Interfaceįor instructions on setting up the switch using the WebUI, refer to the required version of the software configuration guide.
