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Figure 5-9
Structure of a console cable
X1
Pos.1
Pos.9
Pos.6
Pos.5
X2
1 8
Serial port connector
(8-pin, RJ-45)
D-type connector
(9-pin, female)
Label
Pin Assignments
lists the pin assignments of console cable connectors.
Table 5-3
Pin assignments of console cable connectors
Connector
X1 (DB-9)
X2 (RJ45)
Pin assignment
2
3
3
6
5
5
Connection
A console cable connects the console port of a device to the serial port of an operation terminal,
enabling users to commission or locally maintain the device.
A console cable connects a device and a console as follows:
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The 8-pin RJ45 connector is connected to the console port of the device.
l
The DB-9 female connector is connected to a maintenance terminal, such as a computer.
5.6 Network Cable
Types of Network Cables
Network cables are classified into straight-through cables and crossover cables.
l
Straight-through cable: The pin assignments of RJ45 connectors at both ends are shown in
l
Crossover cable: The pin assignments of RJ45 connectors at both ends are shown in
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Hardware Description
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