Serial Port Connectors
The serial port connectors consist of two 9-pin D-submini connectors. Table C-6 lists their
pin assignments.
The baud rates supported by the system's serial ports are 300, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600,
19200, and 38400.
Table C-6 9-Pin Port Pinouts
DB9 Pin
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Keyboard and Mouse Connectors
The keyboard and mouse connectors consist of two 6-pin mini-DIN connectors. Table C-7
lists their pin assignments.
Table C-7 Keyboard and Mouse Connector Pinouts
Pin
1
2
3
4
5
6
Signal
Function
DCD
Data carrier detect
RXD
Receive data
TXD
Transmit data
DTR
Data terminal ready
GND
Ground
DSR
Data set ready
RTS
Request to send
CTS
Clear to send
RI
Ring indicator
Signal
Data
Reserved
Ground
+5V DC (fused)
Clock
Reserved
AlphaStation 500 Series User Information C-5
Technical Specifications