> > The management console port requires a cisco console cable, with an RJ45 on
> > one end and a 9-pin serial port on the other.  
> 
> So will it be obvious how to access it the serial ports once I plug it in; or 
> else, will it show up in like 'removable drives'?
> -- 
> <:-)Mike(-:>
> 

RJ45-end of console cable into Console port on switch, Serial-end into serial port of computer.  Then use your favorite terminal software and configure it to access your serial port.  IMPORTANT -> Be sure your terminal app is configured for 9600 8-N-1.  Power on the switch, and you should see a fancy little text-based config menu pop up!  I typically use Hyperterminal from a Windows laptop.  But any terminal application will work.  Many moons ago I used Telex (I think that's what it was called).  I think I used minicom under Linux.  That was like 10 years ago though.  

  -- Dorian


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