Port Specifications For All Router Models; Console Port Pin Assignments - Brocade Communications Systems MLX Series Hardware Installation Manual

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Port specifications for all router models

Port specifications for all router models
This section describes port specifications for all router models.

Console port pin assignments

The console port is a standard male DB-9 connector, as shown in
how you can use this port, refer to
FIGURE 172
Most PC serial ports require a cable with a female DB-9 connector. Terminal connections will vary,
requiring a cable with either a DB-9 or DB-25 connector, male or female.
Serial cable options between the router and a PC or terminal are shown in
NOTE
As shown in
that are labeled "Reserved", you may experience unexpected results with some terminals.
FIGURE 173
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Console port pin and signalling details
Pin Assignment
DB-9 male
1
6
Figure 172 and Figure
Console port pin assignments with connection options to a terminal or PC
"Console port" on page 12.
Pin Number
5
9
173, some wires should not be connected. If you connect wires
Brocade MLX Series and NetIron XMR Hardware Installation Guide
Figure 172. For information about
Switch Signal
1 Reserved
2 TXD (output)
3 RXD (input)
4 Reserved
5
GND
6 Reserved
7 Reserved
8 Reserved
9 Reserved
Figure 173.
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