Switch – How to Connect to a Summit Switch via PuTTY Using RJ45-DB9 Cable

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I have the following:

  • Windows 7
  • Putty .66
  • RJ45-DB9

I have been out of the networking field for quite sometime (10 years) and I forgot how to console into a switch.

Do I need to configure my PC interface with an IP address?

Do I select serial/ssh/telnet for my connection on PuTTy?

If someone would be able to provide a step-by-step "guide" I'd appreciate it very much.

Best Answer

I'm not familiar with Summit switches (I have tried Cisco switches)

So if your switch has Console port (usually they need either serial cable or RJ45)

Im gonna assume it's RJ45. Your RJ45 cable ends with serial end just like in this picture: enter image description here

You plug the RJ45 into the switch. The other end needs to go to your computer. If you're computer has serial port input, great.. If not, then you will need a good quality serial to USB cable.

Go to your device manager on your computer and find out what COM number you have.

Take a look at my attachment. enter image description here

In my computer it's COM9, open putty and follow the attachment picture.

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