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Table 2. Console Port pin assignments
Pin number
Pin 4
Pin 5
The console cable provides an RJ-45 connector (see
assignments). A retention clip is available to secure the console connection.
The following table describes the pin assignments for the RJ-45 connector on the
console cable:
Table 3. Console cable RJ-45 connector pin assignments
Pin number
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
The following items are also included with the console cable:
• Category 5 patch cable
• RJ-45 to female DB9 adapter
To connect a computer or terminal to the switch, first connect the console cable to
the mini-USB port on the front panel. Connect one end of the patch cable to the
RJ-45 port on the console cable, and the other end of the patch cable to the
RJ-45-to-DB9 adapter (see the following illustration).
Figure 4 Console Cable Connections
Switch
Console Cable
Function
No connect
Ground
Table 3
Function
RTS (Request To Send)
DTR (Data Terminal Ready)
TxD (Transmit Data)
GND (Ground)
GND (Ground)
RxD (Receive Data)
DSR (Data Set Ready)
CTS (Clear To Send)
Category 5
Patch Cable
for RJ-45 pin
To PC
Terminal
RJ-45 Adapter
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