Console Port Connector Pinout Information
The console port on a Juniper Networks device is an RS-232 serial interface that uses an RJ-45
connector to connect to a console management device. The default baud rate for the console port is
9600 baud.
provides the pinout information for the RJ-45 console connector.
NOTE: If your laptop or desktop PC does not have a DB-9 plug connector pin and you want to
connect your laptop or desktop PC directly to a device, use a combination of the RJ-45 to DB-9
socket adapter and a USB to DB-9 plug adapter. You must provide the USB to DB-9 plug adapter.
Table 29: Console Port Connector Pinout Information
Pin
Signal
Description
1
RTS Output
Request to send
2
DTR Output
Data terminal ready
3
TxD Output
Transmit data
4
Signal Ground
Signal ground
5
Signal Ground
Signal ground
6
RxD Input
Receive data
7
CD Input
Data carrier detect
8
NC
CTS Input
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