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Cable and Port Specifications
Console Port
CTS
Connecting the Console Port to a Computer Using the DB-25 Adapter
You can use the RJ-45 to RJ-45 rollover cable and RJ-45 to DB-25 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-25 female DTE adapter.
Port Mode Signaling and Pinouts with DB-25 Adapter
Console Port
RTS
DTR
TxD
GND
GND
RxD
DSR
CTS
MGMT 10/100/1000 Ethernet Port
Use a modular, RJ-45, straight-through UTP cable to connect the 10/100/1000 management Ethernet port to
external hubs and switches. To connect to a router, use a crossover cable.
Note
Figure 13: RJ-45 Interface Cable Connector
RJ-45 to RJ-45 Rollover Cable
Signal
RJ-45 Pin
8
RJ-45 to RJ-45 Rollover Cable
Signal
RJ-45 Pin
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
We recommend that you use mgmt0 with 1 Gbps if you're using features such as SAN Analytics and telemetry.
Connecting the Console Port to a Computer Using the DB-25 Adapter
RJ-45 Pin
1
RJ-45 Pin
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
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RJ-45 to DB-9
Console Device
Terminal Adapter
DB-9 Pin
7
RTS
RJ-45 to DB-25
Console Device
Terminal Adapter
DB-25 Pin
5
CTS
6
DSR
3
RxD
7
GND
7
GND
2
TxD
20
DTR
4
RTS
Signal
Signal
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