3.4
Connectors
On the front panel of Midspan, there is a Console port. Using a standard USB cable, users can connect a terminal to
this port and load software.
Note:
USB connection requires
CP210x Driver.exe
installation. To install the USB driver, see:
developers/usb-to-uart-bridge-vcp-drivers
Console port is set to 38,400-baud for managed units and 19,200-baud for unmanaged units, 8 data bits, no parity,
and 1 stop bit.
Figure 3-2. Connecting to Midspan
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
RJ-IN
RJ-OUT
Ethernet
Switch
PD
RJ45
RJ45
Data
Midspan Channel
Power Bus
Data
Data
Data
Data
Data
Data
Data
Data
Data
Data+DC(+)
Data+DC(+)
Data
Data+DC(-)
Data+DC(-)
Data
Each data port is configured, as data
Pass-Through
ports for all data pins (pins 1, 2, 3, 6, 4, 5, 7, and 8). Make sure
you are using cabling of Category 5 or higher.
PD-90XXG
10/100/1000BASE-TX Ports Definition
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