Table 19. Port-Mode Signaling and Pinouts with DB-25 Adapter
Console Port
RJ-45-to-RJ-45 Rollover Cable
Signal
RJ-45 Pin
RTS
1
DTR
2
TxD
3
GND
4
GND
5
RxD
6
DSR
7
CTS
8
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. The following table 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 20. Port-Mode Signaling and Pinouts with DB-9 Adapter
Console Port
RJ-45-to-RJ-45 Rollover Cable
Signal
RJ-45 Pin
RTS
1
DTR
2
TxD
3
GND
4
GND
5
RxD
6
DSR
7
CTS
8
Out of Band Ethernet Management Port
Use a modular, RJ-45, straight-through UTP cable to connect the 10/100/1000 management Ethernet
port to external hubs and switches.
RJ-45 Pin
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
RJ-45 Pin
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
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RJ-45-to-DB-25
Console Device
Terminal Adapter
DB-25 Pin
Signal
5
CTS
6
DSR
3
RxD
7
GND
7
GND
2
TxD
20
DTR
4
RTS
RJ-45-to-DB-9
Console Device
Terminal Adapter
DB-9 Pin
Signal
8
CTS
6
DSR
2
RxD
5
GND
5
GND
3
TxD
4
DTR
7
RTS