Hardware Specifications
December 2008
© 2008 Foundry Networks, Inc.
8-5
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EN 61000-6-1
Port Specifications
This section provides pin assignments for the following ports:
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Management module’s console port (serial connector)
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Management module’s management port (RJ-45 unshielded twisted pair (UTP) connector)
Console Port Pin Assignments
The console port is a standard male DB-9 connector, as shown in Figure 8.1. For information about how you can
use this port, see “Console Port” on page 2-8.
Figure 8.1 Console Port Pin and Signalling Details
Most PC serial ports require a cable with a female DB-9 connector. However, terminal connections will vary,
requiring a cable with either a DB-9 or DB-25 connector, male or female.
Serial cable options between the NetIron MLX Series chassis and a PC or terminal are shown in Figure 8.2.
NOTE:
As indicated in Figure 8.1 and Figure 8.2, some of the wires should not be connected. If you do connect
the wires that are labeled “Reserved”, you might get unexpected results with some terminals.
Figure 8.2 Console Port Pin Assignments Showing Cable Connection Options to a Terminal or PC
1
5
9
6
Pin Assignment
DB-9 male
Pin Number
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Switch Signal
Reserved
TXD (output)
RXD (input)
GND
CTS (input)
RTS (output)
Reserved
Reserved
Reserved
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Reserved
DB-9 to DB-9
Female Switch
Reserved
Reserved
Reserved
Terminal or PC
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
8
3
2
20
7
6
4
5
22
Reserved
DB-9 to DB-25
Female Switch
Reserved
Reserved
Reserved
Terminal or PC
