NEC QX-S5500G Series Installation Manual page 57

Installation Guide
QX-S5500G Series Ethernet Switches
A side
Pos.9
Pos.1
RJ-45
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
To connect a terminal (for example, a PC) to the switch:
1) Plug the DB-9 female connector of the console cable to the serial port of the PC.
2) Connect the RJ-45 connector to the console port of the switch.
 NOTE:
Identify the mark on the console port and make sure you are connecting to the correct port.

The serial ports on PCs do not support hot swapping. If the switch has been powered on, connect the

console cable to the PC before connecting to the switch, and when you disconnect the cable, first
disconnect from the switch.
A
Table 4-1 Console port signaling and pinout
Signal
RTS
DTR
TXD
SG
SG
RXD
DSR
CTS
4. Accessing the switch for the first time
Figure 4-2 Console cable
Main label
DB-9
8
6
2
5
5
3
4
7
4-2
B side
8
B
1
Signal
CTS
DSR
RXD
SG
SG
TXD
DTR
RTS