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Appendix C Cable and Port Specifications
MGMT 10/100 Ethernet Port
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.
Table C-3
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.
MGMT 10/100 Ethernet Port
Use a modular, RJ-45, straight-through UTP cable to connect the 10/100 management Ethernet port to
external hubs and switches. To connect to a router, use a crossover cable. (See
Figure C-1
.)
Figure C-1
RJ-45 Interface Cable Connector
DSR
7
2
20
DTR
CTS
8
1
4
RTS
Table C-2
Port Mode Signaling and Pinouts with DB-25 Adapter (continued)
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
Table C-3
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 Pins
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
1
Pin 1
2
Pin 8
94971
1
2
RJ-45 (both ends)