9200CX Console port - USB MICRO

[netadminfhvi]

Hi 

We have ordered some 9200Cx, but it seems that we need a micro USB to get to the console. Not the standard mini USB type B, but the mobile phone type USB Micro Type B.

A standard USB Micro Type B, doesn't work, even with the Cisco USB Driver, not serial port appears under the Ports (Com & LPT) list.

Am I missing something in terms of setup or do I need another piece of device? The install guide mention a "USB Type B to RJ45 adapter (CAB-CON-USB)", which is optional by the way. However I have some trouble in finding a reseller, or any détails on that piece of device.

Anyone got any clue, or shall i return my brand new 9200CX and return to my old (but fine) 3560CX???

thanks in advance for helping

[hakuna]

We ran into the same issue. Ordered a few C9200CX switches and once they arrived realised we do not have the correct console cable.

With the suggestions from previous post I got it working.

I used a generic USB to Micro  USB cable (charging cable for my Logitech mouse) on a windows 11 laptop.

To get it working I had to connect it to the powered on switch and legacy usb2 port on my laptop. The devices manager detected "CP2102N USB to UART Bridge Controller". Then i had to download the suggested silicon labs driver CP210x USB to UART Bridge VCP Drivers - Silicon Labs . Once installed i could connect with putty by choosing the correct COM port listed in device manager.

Note, for me it would not work with USB3 ports only USB2. 

[andyhalstead]

Hakuna, much gratitude for posting your fix - this worked for me however, why Cisco does not include the drivers is beyond me,  its a bit sketchy that  we had to go to a 3rd party site for this. 

[gtrejoor]

Hello

This matter has come to our attention, and we are actively working to resolve it by providing the appropriate documentation and detailed instructions for utilizing the cable effectively.

In this particular 9200CX platform is equipped with a USB-Micro connection; therefore, it does not support the CAB-USB-UB, which utilizes a Mini-USB connection.

The USB-Micro cable can be obtained from any vendor, as long as it includes data pairs. If the cable only has power pairs, it won't enable connectivity.

There's also an adapter that uses micro USB and an RJ-45 output. This is an additional accessory, but it can be used as an alternative. The PID is CAB-CON-USBRJ45

The link to the driver is the one that @hakunaprovided, which means those drivers can be used for the:
Silicon Driver
https://www.silabs.com/software-and-tools/usb-to-uart-bridge-vcp-drivers?tab=downloads

USB 3.1 
https://software.cisco.com/download/home/284455380/type/282855122/release/3.1