Connector Pinouts - Extreme Networks BlackDiamond X8 Series Hardware Installation Manual

Appendix B: Technical Specifications

Connector Pinouts

Table 15 shows the pinouts for the RJ-45 console port on the BlackDiamond X8 switch.
Table 15: RJ-45 Console Port on BlackDiamond X8 Switch
Function
CTS (clear to send)
DTR (data carrier detect)
TXD (transmit data)
GND (ground)
GND (ground)
RXD (receive data)
DSR (data set ready)
RTS (request to send)
Table 16 shows the pinouts for an RJ-45-to-DB-9 adapter.
Table 16: Pinouts for an RJ-45 to DB-9 Adapter
Signal
CTS (clear to send)
DTR (data carrier detect)
TXD (transmit data)
GND (ground)
GND (ground)
RXD (receive data)
DSR (data set ready)
RTS (request to send)
Figure 63 shows the pinouts for a 9-pin to 25-pin (RS-232) null-modem cable.
Figure 63: Null-modem Cable Pinouts
Switch
Cable connector: 9-pin female
Screen Shell
TxD 3
RxD 2
Ground 5
RTS 7
CTS 8
DSR 6
DCD 1
DTR 4
114
Pin Number Direction
1 In
2 Out
3 Out
4 —
5 —
6 In
7 In
8 Out
RJ-45 Pin DB-9 Pin
1 8
2 6
3 2
4 5
5 5
6 3
7 4
8 7
PC/Terminal
Cable connector: 25-pin male/female
1 Screen
3
2
7 Ground
4
20
5
6
8
BlackDiamond X8 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide
RxD
TxD
RTS
DTR
CTS
DSR
DCD
25pin