Table 4-4
Pin assignments of a console cable
Connector
X2 (RJ45)
Direction
X1 (DB9)
Signal
Pin
assignment
1
--->
8
Clear to Send (CTS)
2
--->
6
Data Set Ready (DSR)
3
--->
2
Receive Data (RXD)
4
—
5
GND
5
—
5
GND
6
<---
3
Transmit Data (TXD)
7
<---
4
Data Terminal Ready (DTR)
8
<---
7
Request to Send (RTS)
Specifications
lists the specifications of a console cable.
Table 4-5
Specifications of a console cable
Item
Description
Connector type
l
Connector X1: cable connector, D-type, 9-pin, male
l
Connector X2: network interface connector, RJ45, 8-
pin, 8-bit
Cable type
Twisted pair
Color
White
Diameter
0.38 mm
Gauge
28 AWG (cross-sectional area
≈
0.08 mm
2
)
Pin
8-pin
Fireproof level
CM
4.5 Network Cables
A network cable subtends devices, enables a device to communication with other network
devices, and allows users to locally or remotely maintain the device.
Applications
A network cable connects a maintenance terminal to the console port on the main control board
for local or remote maintenance.
Quidway S3300 Series Ethernet Switches
Hardware Description
4 Cables
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