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Configuration Using the Command Line Interface (CLI)
Using the Serial Console
Comtrol provides one RS-232 RJ45 console cable with the ES8509-XT.
Note: A system COM port is required to use a serial console connection. If you do not have an available COM
port, use the
Using a Telnet/SSH Console
1. Attach the RS-232 connector (DB9 female) to your PC COM port and connect the other end to the Console
port of the ES8509-XT. If you misplace the cable, you can use this console cable pin assignment or
purchase a null-modem cable. If building a replacement cable, at a minimum, you need to connect Tx, Rx,
and ground signals.
RJ45
Pin
5
DTR
7
Tx
6
Rx
3
DSR
4
Gnd
1
CTS
8
RTS
2
CD
2. Start a terminal program such as HyperTerminal or use PuTTY, which is included with PortVision DX.
The following example illustrates using PuTTY.
3. Open PortVision DX, click Tools | Applications | PuTTY.
4. Click Serial for the Connection type.
130 - Using the Serial Console
RJ45
DB9F
Signal
Pin
procedure on
Page
133.
DB9
Signal
1
CD
2
Rx
3
Tx
4
DTR
5
Gnd
6
Not Used
7
RTS
8
CTS
9
RI
RocketLinx ES8509-XT User Guide: 2000557 Rev. D
Serial End
Pin 1
Pin 5
Pin 9
Pin 6
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