Table 2. Pin Assignments Between the Console and a DTE Terminal Server
Console Port
Signal
RTS
NC
TxD
GND
GND
RxD
NC
CTS
Micro USB-B Access
The Micro USB type B console port is on the I/O side.
The terminal settings are the same for the serial console port and the RS-232/RJ-45 console port:
•
115200 baud rate
•
No parity
•
8 data bits
•
1 stop bit
•
No flow control
When you connect the micro USB-B port, it becomes the primary connection and, while connected, all messages are sent to the micro
USB-B port.
NOTE:
Before starting this procedure, be sure that you have a terminal emulation program already installed on your PC. You need
to install the appropriate drivers to support the micro USB-B port. For assistance, contact
download the drivers.
To access the micro USB-B console port, follow these steps.
1
Power on the PC.
2
Connect the USB-A end of cable into an available USB port on the PC.
3
Connect the micro USB-B end of cable into the micro USB-B console port on the system.
4
Power on the system.
5
Install the necessary USB device drivers. (To download the drivers, go to http://www.dell.com/support.)
For assistance, contact Dell Networking Technical Support.
6
Open your terminal software emulation program to access the system.
7
Confirm that the terminal settings on your terminal software emulation program are as follows:
•
115200 baud rate
•
No parity
•
8 data bits
•
1 stop bit
•
No flow control
RJ-45 to RJ-45 Rollover
Cable
RJ-45 Pinout
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
RJ-45 to RJ-45 Rollover
Cable
RJ-45 Pinout
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
RJ-45 to DB-9 Adapter
DB-9 Pin
8
6
2
5
5
3
4
7
http://www.dell.com/support
Terminal Server Device
Signal
CTS
DSR
RxD
GND
GND
TxD
DTR
RTS
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