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Performing the Initial Configuration
To set up the RS-232/RJ-45 console port, follow these steps:
Accessing the RJ-45 Console Port with a DB-9 Adapter
If the DTE has a DB-9 interface, you can connect to the console using an RJ-45
to DB-9 adapter along with the RJ-45 rollover cable. Table 2-1 lists the pin
assignments.
Step
Task
1
Install an RJ-45 copper cable into the console port. Use a rollover cable to
connect the S4820T console port to a terminal server.
2
Connect the other end of the cable to the DTE terminal server.
3
Set the default terminal settings as follows:
• 9600 baud rate
• No parity
• 8 data bits
• 1 stop bit
• No flow control
Table 2-1.
Pin Assignments Between the Console and a DTE Terminal Server
Console Port
RJ-45 to RJ-45 Rollover Cable
RJ-45 to DB-9
Adapter
Terminal Server
Device
Signal
RJ-45 Pinout
RJ-45 Pinout
DB-9 Pin
Signal
RTS
1
8
8
CTS
NC
2
7
6
DSR
TxD
3
6
2
RxD
GND
4
5
5
GND
GND
5
4
5
GND
RxD
6
3
3
TxD
NC
7
2
4
DTR
CTS
8
1
7
RTS
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