Console Problem on cisco switch

[azev]

hhehe, Just got me another cisco switch for my lab. Btw its a catalyst 5509.
For some reason I cannot console in to this switch, I've used my console cable that I've always used on other router and switches. Any idea what I've could have done wrong ?
Anyway, I dont have much time to test because it was during lunch that I went back home
I'll check it again later when I get back.... Btw the supervisor engine is WS-5530-E3

 

[spidey07]

have you tried the break sequence? Sometimes the console is disabled.

 

[nweaver]

my craptop, er laptop won't work to console into our 2600 routers, but is fine for our 2900 switches. Could just be a flakey serial port. Try another port?

 

[imported_netman]

I only have 1 5500, and it requires a straight thru cable for console instead of the null modem.