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Appendix C Cables
Console cable
RJ-45 to DB9 console cable
An RJ-45 to DB9 console cable is used to connect the console port on the firewall to the serial port on
a configuration terminal (a PC for example):
•
Connect the DB9 female connector of the cable to the 8-core serial port on the configuration
terminal.
•
Connect the RJ-45 connector of the cable to the console port on the firewall.
Figure 57 RJ-45 to DB9 console cable
Table 30 RJ-45 to DB9 console cable pinouts
RJ-45 Signal Direction
DB-9
1 RTS
←
7
2 DTR
←
4
3 TXD
←
3
4 CD
→
1
5 GND
-
5
6 RXD
→
2
7 DSR
→
6
8 CTS
→
8
Micro USB console cable
A micro USB console cable is used to connect the micro USB console port on the firewall to the USB
port on a configuration terminal (a PC for example):
•
Connect the USB Type A connector of the cable to the USB port on the configuration terminal.
•
Connect the USB Type mini-A/B connector to the micro USB console port on the firewall.