Rs232 Console Port Wiring; Figure 8 - Rs232 Dce Pin-Out - RuggedCom RuggedSwitch RS940G Installation Manual

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2.4 RS232 Console Port Wiring

The RS232 port is used for configuring the RS940G. A straight-through serial cable with a DB-9
connector is required. There is no need to crossover the TxD and RxD signals from the PC side
since this has been done internally as is shown in the figure below.
Pin
1 Internal Connection
2 Transmit Data
3 Receive Data
4 Internal Connection
5
6 Internal Connection
7 Internal Connection
8 Internal Connection
9 No Connection

Figure 8 - RS232 DCE pin-out

NOTE: This port is not intended to be a permanent connection and the cable length should not
exceed 2m (6.5 feet). Pins 1,4,6 are connected internally, and pins 7, 8 are connected internally.
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