Appendix B: Cables and Connectors
Console Cable
When connecting the switch a PC, a Console cable is necessary. The following diagrams and tables
show the standard Console-to-DJ-45 receptacle/connector and their pin assignments.
Figure 20: Console-to-RJ-45 Cable
Pin
Console (DB9/RS232)
1
Not Used
2
3
4
Not Used
5
GND (shared)
6
Not Used
7
Not Used
8
Not Used
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Console-RJ-45 Pin Assignments
RXD
TXD
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RJ-45
Not Used
Not Used
TXD
GND
GND
RXD
Not Used
Not Used