Connecting The Console Port To A Computer Using The Db-9 Adapter; Mgmt 10/100 Ethernet Port - Cisco MDS9120 - MDS 9120 Multilayer Fabric Switch Installation Manual

Appendix C Cable and Port Specifications
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Table C-2
Console Port RJ-45 to RJ-45 Rollover Cable
Signal
DSR
CTS

Connecting the Console Port to a Computer Using the DB-9 Adapter

You can use the RJ-45 to RJ-45 rollover cable and RJ-45 to DB-9 female DTE adapter (labeled
"Terminal") to connect the console port to a computer running terminal emulation software.
lists the pinouts for the console port, the RJ-45 to RJ-45 rollover cable, and the RJ-45 to DB-9 female
DTE adapter.
Table C-3
Console Port RJ-45 to RJ-45 Rollover Cable
Signal
RTS
DTR
TxD
GND
GND
RxD
DSR
CTS

MGMT 10/100 Ethernet Port

Use a modular, RJ-45, straight-through UTP cable to connect the 10/100 management Ethernet port to
external hubs and switches. To connect to a router, use a crossover cable. (See
Figure C-1
1
1 Pin 1
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Port Mode Signaling and Pinouts with DB-25 Adapter (continued)
RJ-45 Pin
7
8
Port Mode Signaling and Pinouts with DB-9 Adapter
RJ-45 Pins
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
RJ-45 Interface Cable Connector
RJ-45 (both ends)
2
2 Pin 8
RJ-45 to DB-25
Terminal Adapter
RJ-45 Pin DB-25 Pin
2 20
1 4
RJ-45 to DB-9
Terminal Adapter
RJ-45 Pin DB-9 Pin
8 8
7 6
6 2
5 5
4 5
3 3
2 4
1 7
Cisco MDS 9100 Series Hardware Installation Guide
MGMT 10/100 Ethernet Port
Console
Device
Signal
DTR
RTS
Table C-3
Console
Device
Signal
CTS
DSR
RxD
GND
GND
TxD
DTR
RTS
Figure C-1.)
C-3