Console Port Adapter Pinouts - Cisco Catalyst 1000 Series Hardware Installation Manual

Console Port Adapter Pinouts

Figure 32: Identifying a Crossover Cable
Console Port Adapter Pinouts
The RS-232 console port uses an 8-pin RJ-45 connector. Use an RJ-45-to-DB-9 adapter cable to connect the
switch console port to a console PC. You need to provide a RJ-45-to-DB-25 female DTE adapter to connect
the switch console port to a terminal.
Table 6: Console Port Signaling with a DB-9 Adapter
Switch Console Port (DTE)
Signal
RTS
DTR
TxD
GND
GND
RxD
DSR
CTS
Table 7: Console Port Signaling with a DB-25 Adapter
Switch Console Port (DTE)
Signal
RTS
DTR
TxD
GND
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RJ-45-to-DB-9 Terminal Adapter
DB-9 Pin
8
6
2
5
5
3
4
7
RJ-45-to-DB-25 Terminal Adapter
DB-25 Pin
5
6
3
7
Connector and Cable Specifications
Console Device
Signal
CTS
DSR
RxD
GND
GND
TxD
DTR
RTS
Console Device
Signal
CTS
DSR
RxD
GND