Table 19. Port-Mode Signaling and Pinouts with DB-25 Adapter
Console Port
RJ-45-to-RJ-45 Rollover Cable
RJ-45-to-DB-25
Terminal Adapter
Console Device
Signal
RJ-45 Pin
RJ-45 Pin
DB-25 Pin
Signal
RTS
1
8
5
CTS
DTR
2
7
6
DSR
TxD
3
6
3
RxD
GND
4
5
7
GND
GND
5
4
7
GND
RxD
6
3
2
TxD
DSR
7
2
20
DTR
CTS
8
1
4
RTS
Connecting the Console Port to a Computer Using the DB-9 Adapter
You can use the RJ-45-to-RJ-45 rollover cable and RJ-45-to-DB-9 female DTE adapter (labeled Terminal)
to connect the console port to a computer running terminal emulation software. The following table lists
the pinouts for the console port, the RJ-45-to-RJ-45 rollover cable, and the RJ-45-to-DB-9 female DTE
adapter:
Table 20. Port-Mode Signaling and Pinouts with DB-9 Adapter
Console Port
RJ-45-to-RJ-45 Rollover Cable
RJ-45-to-DB-9
Terminal Adapter
Console Device
Signal
RJ-45 Pin
RJ-45 Pin
DB-9 Pin
Signal
RTS
1
8
8
CTS
DTR
2
7
6
DSR
TxD
3
6
2
RxD
GND
4
5
5
GND
GND
5
4
5
GND
RxD
6
3
3
TxD
DSR
7
2
4
DTR
CTS
8
1
7
RTS
Out of Band Ethernet Management Port
Use a modular, RJ-45, straight-through UTP cable to connect the 10/100/1000 management Ethernet
port to external hubs and switches.
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