Extreme Networks 8520 Series Hardware Installation Manual page 76

Console Connector Pinouts
Figure 25: PC-AT Serial Null-modem Cable Pinouts
Table 39 shows the pinouts for the RJ45 console port on the ExtremeSwitching switches.
Table 39: RJ45 Console Port on Switch
Function
RTS (request to send)
DTR (data carrier detect)
TXD (transmit data)
GND (ground)
GND (ground)
RXD (receive data)
DSR (data set ready)
CTS (clear to send)
Table 40 shows the pinouts for an RJ45-to-DB-9 adapter.
Table 40: Pinouts for an RJ45 to DB-9 Adapter
Signal
CTS (clear to send)
DTR (data carrier detect)
TXD (transmit data)
GND (ground)
GND (ground)
RXD (receive data)
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Pin Number
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
RJ45 Pin
1
2
3
4
5
6
Technical Specifications
Direction
Out
Out
Out
—
—
In
In
In
DB-9 Pin
8
6
2
5
5
3