Which two ports on a laptop are used to gain console access to a Cisco switch? (Choose two.)

The correct answer is A. DB-9 B. USB. To gain console access to a Cisco switch, two types of ports on a laptop can be used: DB- 9 and USB. The DB-9 port is a traditional serial port that is often used with a DB-9 to RJ-45 console cable to connect to the switch's console port1. However, as modern laptops may not…

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ADB-9
BUSB
CDVI
DRJ-11
ERJ-45 Ethernet

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C
6% (2)
D
3% (1)
E
9% (3)

Explanation

To gain console access to a Cisco switch, two types of ports on a laptop can be used: DB- 9 and USB. The DB-9 port is a traditional serial port that is often used with a DB-9 to RJ-45 console cable to connect to the switch's console port1. However, as modern laptops may not have a DB-9 port, a USB to Serial adapter can be used instead, which creates a virtual COM port that can be used to connect to the switch1. The USB port can also be used directly if the switch has a USB console port, which is common on newer Cisco devices. These ports allow for direct physical connection to the switch for configuration and management purposes.

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