Console Device
RJ-45-to-DB-25
Terminal Adapter
RJ-45-to-RJ-45 Rollover Cable
Console Port
GND
7
5
4
GND
GND
7
4
5
GND
TxD
2
3
6
RxD
DTR
20
2
7
DSR
RTS
4
1
8
CTS
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 10: Port-Mode Signaling and Pinouts with DB-9 Adapter
Console Device
RJ-45-to-DB-9
Terminal Adapter
RJ-45-to-RJ-45 Rollover Cable
Console Port
Signal
DB-9 Pin
RJ-45 Pin
RJ-45 Pin
Signal
CTS
8
8
1
RTS
DSR
6
7
2
DTR
RxD
2
6
3
TxD
GND
5
5
4
GND
GND
5
4
5
GND
TxD
3
3
6
RxD
DTR
4
2
7
DSR
RTS
7
1
8
CTS
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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Cable and Port Specifications
Connecting the Console Port to a Computer Using the DB-9 Adapter
