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CAUTION: The Console port is compatible only with RS-232 devices. Non-RS-232 devices, such as APs, are not supported.
CAUTION: Do not connect the Console port to an Ethernet switch or a PoE power source. This may damage the controller.
ATTENTION: Le port CONSOLE est compatible uniquement avec les périphériques RS-232. Les périphériques qui ne sont pas de type
RS-232, notamment les points d'accès, ne sont pas pris en charge.
ATTENTION: Ne connectez pas le port Console sur un commutateur Ethernet ou une source d'alimentation PoE. Sinon, vous risquez
d'endommager le contrôleur.
Serial Console Port Adapter
A modular adapter can be used to convert the female RJ-45 connector on the front (see
connector. See
Figure 6
Figure 6
RJ-45 (Female) to DB9 (Male) Modular Adapter Conversion
RJ-45 Female
Pin-Out
1
2
3
TxD
4
5
GND
RxD
6
7
8
Micro-USB Console Port
The W-7205 controller is equipped with one Micro-USB (type B) connector on the front (see
provides console access for direct local management. If both Micro-USB and RJ-45 Console ports are connected, the
Micro-USB connection takes precedence over the RJ-45 Console connection.
Micro-USB Driver
To use the Micro-USB console port, install the Micro-USB driver on the system that will manage the controller. The
driver is available for download on download.dell-pcw.com under Tools & Resources .
Management Port
The W-7205 controller is equipped with a 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Management (RJ-45) port on the front (see
Figure
4). The management port provides 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet access to the controller CLI, SNMP, and
Web interface for complete system management and troubleshooting. It can also be used to connect to a separate
management network. The management port has a LINK/ACT LED on its top left and SPEED LED on its top
right. During operation, these LEDs provide the status information as shown in the following table:
Table 11:
10/100/1000BASE-T (RJ-45) Management Port
LED
LINK/ACT
SPEED
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for details.
Internal
Connections
RJ-45
DB-9
3
TxD
2
4
5
GND
5
6
RxD
3
Function
Link Status
Interface Speed
DB-9 Male
Pin-Out
5
Ground
9
4
8
RxD
3
7
TxD
2
6
1
Indicator
Green (Solid)
Green (Blinking)
Off
Green (Solid)
Off
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Figure
5) to a male DB9
Figure
4) that
Status
Link established
Link activity
No link on port
1000 Mbps
10/100 Mbps
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