Connecting to the Console Port

Connecting to the Console Port
The 2950, 3550, and 4000 series switches all have a console port on the back, which is
an RJ-45 port. The console cables for these switches are rolled cables. (Older 5000 series
switches have a console connector that uses only an RS-232-type connector, which comes
with the switch when purchased.)
After you connect to the console port, you need to start a terminal emulation program, such
as HyperTerminal in Windows. The settings are as follows:
 9600bps
 8 data bits
 No parity
 1 stop bit
 No flow control