Connecting the console cable
A console cable is an 8-core shielded cable, with a crimped RJ-45 connector at one end for connecting to the console port of the switch, and a DB-9 female connector at the other end for connecting to the serial port on the configuration terminal.
Figure 26: Console cable
Table 6: Console cable pinouts
RJ-45 | Signal | DB-9 | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | RTS | 8 | CTS |
2 | DTR | 6 | DSR |
3 | TXD | 2 | RXD |
4 | SG | 5 | SG |
5 | SG | 5 | SG |
6 | RXD | 3 | TXD |
7 | DSR | 4 | DTR |
8 | CTS | 7 | RTS |
To connect a terminal (for example, a PC) to the switch:
Plug the DB-9 female connector of the console cable to the serial port of the PC.
Connect the RJ-45 connector to the console port of the switch.
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NOTE:
Identify the mark on the console port and make sure you are connecting to the correct port.
The serial ports on PCs do not support hot swapping. To connect a PC to an operating switch, first connect the PC end. To disconnect a PC from an operating switch, first disconnect the switch end.