The following table describes the pin assignments used in the RJ-45-to-DB-9
console cable.
Table 13: Console Cable Wiring
Switch's 8-Pin
Console Port
6 RXD (receive data)
3 TXD (transmit data)
5 SGND (signal ground)
No other pins are used.
The serial port's configuration requirements are as follows:
◆
Default Baud rate—9600 bps
◆
Character Size—8 Characters
◆
Parity—None
◆
Stop bit—One
◆
Data bits—8
◆
Flow control—none
Figure 29: Console Port Connection
Follow these steps to connect to the Console port:
1.
Attach the DB-9 end of the included RJ-45-to-DB-9 serial cable to a DB-9 COM
port connector on a management PC.
Null Modem
PC's 9-Pin
DTE Port
<---------------------
3 TXD (transmit data)
--------------------->
2 RXD (receive data)
-----------------------
5 SGND (signal ground)
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