ServerIron 4G Series
October 2008
© 2008 Foundry Networks, Inc.
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Figure 4.8 Serial Port Pin and Signalling Details
Most PC serial ports also require a cable with a female DB-9 connector.
Terminal connections will vary, requiring either a DB-9 or DB-25 connector, male or female.
Serial cable options between a Foundry switch or router and a PC or terminal are shown in Figure 4.9 on page 4-
13.
NOTE:
As indicated in Figure 4.8 on page 4-13 and Figure 4.9 on page 4-13, some of the wires should not be
connected. If you do connect the wires that are labeled “Reserved”, you might get unexpected results with some
terminals.
Figure 4.9 Serial Port Pin Assignments Showing Cable Connection Options to a Terminal or PC
Assigning Permanent Passwords
By default, the CLI is not protected by passwords. To secure CLI access, Foundry strongly recommends assigning
passwords.
NOTE:
You cannot assign a password using the Web management interface. You can assign passwords using
IronView if an enable password for a Super User has been configured on the device.
The CLI contains the following access levels:
•
User EXEC – The level you enter when you first start a CLI session. At this level, you can view some system
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Pin Assignment
DB-9 male
Pin Number
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Switch Signal
Reserved
TXD (output)
RXD (input)
GND
CTS (input)
RTS (output)
Reserved
Reserved
Reserved
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Reserved
DB-9 to DB-9
Female Switch
Reserved
Reserved
Reserved
Terminal or PC
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
8
3
2
20
7
6
4
5
22
Reserved
DB-9 to DB-25
Female Switch
Reserved
Reserved
Reserved
Terminal or PC