IDS-305F Hardware Installation Guide
Appendix F - Cables and Connectors
This appendix discusses the following topics:
• RJ45-Console Port Pinouts:
• Ethernet cables
• Ethernet Connector - 8 pin RJ45
• Fiber Port Cabling Requirements
RJ45-Console Port Pinouts
The console port uses a shield cable with an 8-pin female connector (with DTE pinouts).
Ethernet Cables
The 10/100/1000BaseT(X) ports located on the IDS switch’s front panel are used to connect to Ethernet-
enabled devices. These Ethernet ports will automatically adjust depending on the type of Ethernet
cable used (straight-through or cross-over), and the type of device (NIC-type or HUB/Switch-type) con-
nected to the port.
Requirements:
• Cat 5 UTP or STP, Cat 5e cables
• 24-22 AWG (0.20mm
2
- 0.33mm
2
)
• Straight through or Ethernet Crossover cable
Note
: An optional cable adapter is available to provide RJ45 to DB9 conversion: Perle’s optional RJ45 to
DB9-F crossover adapter model DB0020C enables a straight through Ethernet cable to connect the RJ45
console port to a PC serial port.
RJ-45 Console
Function
Direction
1
RTS
OUT
2
DTR
OUT
3
TXD
OUT
4
GND
-
5
GND
-
6
RXD
IN
7
DSR
IN
8
CTS
IN
