Connecting The Console Port To A Computer Using The Db-25 Adapter; Mgmt 10/100/1000 Ethernet Port - Cisco MDS 9700 Series Hardware Installation Manual

Connecting the Console Port to a Computer Using the DB-25 Adapter

Table 47: Console Port Pinouts
Pin
4
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
4
Connecting the Console Port to a Computer Using the DB-25 Adapter
You can use the RJ-45 rollover cable and RJ-45/DSUB F/F adapter (labeled "Terminal") to connect the console
port to a computer running terminal emulation software. The following table lists the pinouts for the console
port, the RJ-45 rollover cable, and the RJ-45/DSUB F/F adapter.
Table 48: Port Mode Signaling and Pinouts with the DB-25 Adapter
Console Port
Signal
RTS
DTR
TxD
GND
GND
RxD
DSR
CTS

MGMT 10/100/1000 Ethernet Port

The MGMT 10/100/1000 Ethernet port is an Ethernet port with an RJ-45 connector. You can use a modular,
RJ-45, straight-through UTP cable to connect the management port to an external hub, switch, or router as
described in the following figure.
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Pin 1 is connected internally to pin 8.
RJ-45 Rollover Cable
RJ-45 Pin
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Signal
RTS
DTR
TxD
GND
GND
RxD
DSR
CTS
RJ4-5/DSUB F/F
Terminal Adapter
RJ-45 Pin DB-25 Pin
8 5
7 6
6 3
5 7
4 7
3 2
2 20
1 4
Cable and Port Specifications
Console Device
Signal
CTS
DSR
RxD
GND
GND
TxD
DTR
RTS