Console Connector Pinouts
Table 27
switches.
Table 27: 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 28
Table 28: 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)
DSR (data set ready)
RTS (request to send)
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ExtremeSwitching 5420 Series Hardware Installation Guide
shows the pinouts for the RJ45 console port on the ExtremeSwitching
shows the pinouts for an RJ45-to-DB-9 adapter.
Pin Number
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
RJ45 Pin
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Technical Specifications
Direction
Out
Out
Out
—
—
In
In
In
DB-9 Pin
8
6
2
5
5
3
4
7