CHAPTER 5 Cabling the Device
Cabling the Serial Interface to a PC
The device provides an RS-232 serial interface port on its rear panel. The RS-232 interface port is
used to access the device's command line interface (CLI).
Cabling specifications:
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Cable: Straight-through, Category (Cat) 5, 5e or 6
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Connector: Standard RJ-45
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Connector Pinouts:
Pin
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
➢
To connect the device's serial interface port to a PC:
1.
Connect the RJ-45 connector at the end of the cable to the device's serial port, located on the
rear panel and labeled CONSOLE.
Mediant 500L Gateway & E-SBC | Hardware Installation Manual
Figure 5-11: Cabling the FXS Analog Lifeline
Table 5-2: RJ-45 Connector Pinouts
Signal
Not used
Ground (GND)
Transmit Data (TXD)
Not used
Not used
Receive Data (RXD)
Ground (GND)
Not used
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