Lenovo ThinkSystem NE1032, 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.
Mini-USB Serial Console Port
The mini-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 mini-USB serial console port on the front panel. Connect one
end of the Category 5 patch cable to the RJ45 port on the console cable and the other
end of the patch cable to the RJ45-to-DB9 adapter, which then connects to the
computer or terminal (see the following illustration).
Figure 4.
Mini-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 1.
Switch mini-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 Mini-USB
Console Port
RJ45-to-DB9 Adapter
Category 5
Patch Cable
Switch
Console Cable