Establish a connection with a Cisco switch using the console

You can connect to and configure a Cisco switch through the Console port. With the Cisco Console line, the RJ-45 end to access the Cisco switch Console port, the COM port to access the computer Com1 or Com2 port, you must note that it is to remember which access is the comport. The COM serial port connector on a PC is usually a 9-pin plug, and the RJ-45 is commonly known as the crystal head.
Follow these steps to enable the Super Terminal: Start-Program-attachment-communication-Super Terminal. Click file-new connection. Enter the name of the Super Terminal and select the port connecting to the data line (note that you need to connect to the computer on the Console line when selecting the COM port)-OK-click "Restore to default"-OK to enable the switch. At this time, the switch starts to load IOS. You can see data such as the IOS version number, switch model, and memory size on the load IOS interface. When Press RETURN to get started is displayed on the screen, Press enter to directly enter the switch.