Connecting A Management Console Terminal To The Unit; Description; Ml2400/Ml1600 - GE MultiLink Quick Start Manual

4 Connecting a Management Console Terminal to
the Unit

4.1 Description

Note
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Use a DB-9 to DB-9 null-modem cable (ML2400/ML1600) or RJ45 to DB-9 null-modem
cable (ML1200/ML800) to connect the Unit console port to the a PC.
Console cables may be purchased as a separate items. They are not included with the
Unit.

4.1.1 ML2400/ML1600

The pin assignment for the console port are indicated in the following table.
Table 1: Console port pin assignment
1
2
3
4
5
6 to 9
This information enables a management station (PC or console terminal) to connect
directly to the switch console using a straight-through serial cable.
FIGURE 10: Unit console port
Pin Signal
CD Carrier detect (not used)
RXD Receive data (input)
TXD Transmit data (output)
open not used
GND Signal ground
open not used
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