https://support.n4l.co.nz/s/article/Ruckus-Switch-Firmware-Upgrade-Using-USB https://www.silabs.com/developer-tools/usb-to-uart-bridge-vcp-drivers?tab=downloads https://support.ruckuswireless.com/software

1. Cable and port

• USB Type-C (newer models, e.g. ICX-7150):
• Use a USB Type-C to USB Type-A cable.
• Plug Type-C into the switch’s console port (often labeled “Console” or “Port 1”).
• Plug Type-A into your computer.
• RJ-45 console (older or other models):
• Use either:
• RJ-45 to RJ-45 console cable, or
• RJ-45 to USB Type-A (USB serial console cable).
• Plug into the switch’s RJ-45 console port (e.g. “Port 15” on some ICX-7150).
• Plug the other end into your PC (RJ-45 or USB as appropriate).
• Check your switch’s label or manual for “Console” or “USB console” and use the matching cable.

2. Install drivers (Windows)

• The PC must see the cable as a serial (COM) port:
• Ruckus/Brocade USB serial driver
• Download: Brocade / Ruckus 7150 USB Serial driver (Windows)
• Extract the ZIP and run the installer.
• CP210x USB‑to‑UART bridge driver (if your cable uses that chip)
• Download: Silicon Labs CP210x VCP Drivers
• Install so the USB console shows up as a COM port.
• Linux: The cable often works with the built-in cp210x (or similar) kernel driver; no extra driver is usually needed.
• macOS: Install the Silicon Labs CP210x VCP driver if the port doesn’t appear.

3. Find the COM port (Windows)

• Open Device Manager.
• Expand Ports (COM & LPT).
• Note the port for “Silicon Labs CP210x USB to UART Bridge” (e.g. COM3, COM5). Use this in your terminal app.
• On Linux, the device is usually /dev/ttyUSB0 (or ttyUSB1, etc.). On macOS, something like /dev/cu.usbserial-*.

4. Terminal software and serial settings

• Windows: e.g. PuTTY – download.
• Linux/macOS: screen or minicom, e.g.
• screen /dev/ttyUSB0 9600
• In the terminal app, set:
• Connection type: Serial (not SSH/Telnet).
• Serial line / port: the COM port or device from step 3 (e.g. COM3 or /dev/ttyUSB0).
• Speed (baud): 9600 (typical for Ruckus/Brocade ICX).
• Data bits: 8
• Stop bits: 1
• Parity: None
• Flow control: None (unless your switch doc says otherwise).
• In PuTTY: choose “Serial”, enter the COM port, set “Speed” to 9600, then Open.

5. Connect and log in

• Connect the cable and power on the switch if needed.
• Open the terminal session with the settings above.
• If you see a blank screen, press Enter to get the login prompt.
• Log in with your switch credentials (defaults are often admin / sp-admin or similar—check your model’s docs).
• You should see a CLI prompt such as ICX7150-12 Router> or ICX7150-24P Switch>.

Summary Step Action Cable USB Type-C to Type-A (or RJ-45 console cable + USB adapter) into switch console port and PC Drivers Install Ruckus 7150 USB serial driver + Silicon Labs CP210x (if needed) on Windows Port Note COM port (Windows) or /dev/ttyUSB0 (Linux) in Device Manager / dmesg Terminal Serial, 9600 baud, 8N1, no flow control Session Open serial connection, press Enter, log in Official walkthrough (with figures): Establishing Console CLI Access on the RUCKUS ICX-7150-C12P Switch. If your model is different (e.g. ICX 6xxx/8xxx), use the same idea but confirm the console port and cable type in that model’s manual.