Lenovo ThinkSystem NE0152T, Installation Manual

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© Copyright Lenovo 2018 Chapter 2: Switch Components
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Management Panel
The following parts comprise the management panel.
Micro-USB Serial Console Port
The micro-USB serial console port on the front management panel is available for
switch console management. The port operates using RS-232 serial
communications. A compatible console cable kit is included with the switch.
To connect a computer or terminal to the switch using the included kit, first connect
the console cable to the micro-USB serial console port on the front panel. Connect
one end of the RJ45-to-DB9 adapter to the RJ45 port on the console cable and the
other end of the adapter to the computer or terminal (see the following illustration).
Figure 4. Micro-USB console cable connections
If using cables other than those from the included cable kit, ensure that they are
compatible with the port pin assignments shown in the following tables.
Table 2.
Switch micro-USB port connector pin assignments
Pin Number Function
1 No connect
2 SIN (RS-232 Input)
3 SOUT (RS-232 Output)
4 No connect
5 GND (Ground)
To PC
Terminal
To Switch Micro-USB
Console Port
RJ45-to-DB9 Adaptor
Switch
Console Cable