Connectors Andc; Console Connector And Cables; Pc Cable - 3Com SuperStack II User Manual

4
Console Connector
and Cables

PC Cable

C
ONNECTORS AND
This chapter describes each connector and the cables that can be used
with each connector on the bridge/router.
You can connect a PC running a terminal emulation program, a terminal,
or a modem to the Console connector on the SuperStack II bridge/router.
WARNING: To eliminate cable noise emission in excess of FCC Part 15,
Subpart J, and EN55022 B, this device cable should be shielded and have
connectors with metallic backshells.
Figure 6 shows the pinouts for a 9-pin female to 9-pin null modem-type
cable.
Figure 6 9-pin to 9-pin PC Cable (Null Modem-Type)
To Console port
9-pin female connector
Receive Data
Transmit Data
Carrier Detect
Clear to Send
Request to Send
Signal Ground
Data Terminal Ready
Data Set Ready
C
5 4 3 2 1
9 8 7 6
Name Abbr Pin
RxD
2
TxD
3
CD
1
CTS
8
RTS
7
Gnd
5
DTR
4
DSR
6
ABLES
To PC serial port
5 4 3 2 1
9 8 7 6
9-pin female connector
Pin Abbr Name
TxD
Transmit Data
3
RxD
Receive Data
2
RTS
Request to Send
7
CTS
Clear to Send
8
CD
Carrier Detect
1
GND
Signal Ground
5
DSR
Data Set Ready
6
DTR
Data Terminal Ready
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