Console Cables - Huawei S5700 Series Hardware Description

S5700&S5710 Series Ethernet Switches
Hardware Description
Item
Gauge
Cable type
Maximum current
Fireproof level

5.5 Console Cables

A console cable is used to debug or maintain a local S5700.
Applications
A console cable connects the console port of the S5700 to the serial port of an operation terminal
to transmit configuration data. A shielded cable or an unshielded cable can be used according
to the onsite situation.
A console cable connects the S5700 and terminal as follows:
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Appearance and Structure
Figure 5-6
Figure 5-6 Structure of a console cable
Pin Assignments
Table 5-5
Issue 01 (2012-03-15)
The 8-pin RJ45 connector is inserted into the S5700 console port.
The DB9 connector is inserted into the terminal serial port.
shows the structure of a console cable.
describes the pin assignments of a console cable.
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Description
10 AWG (cross-sectional area ≈ 6 mm
l Standards compliance: UL1015
l Length: 0.4 m
50 A
VW-1, CSA FT1
5 Cables
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