you can use the console port to perform the initial configuration as an alternative to using express setup.

    to connect the switch console port to a pc, use the supplied rj-45-to-db-9 adapter cable.

    follow these steps to connect the pc or terminal to the switch:

    step 1 using the supplied rj-45-to-db-9 adapter cable, insert the rj-45 connector into the console port on the rear of a switch, as shown in figure c-2.

    step 2 attach the db-9 female dte of the adapter cable to a pc serial port, or attach an appropriate adapter to the terminal.