5.3 Connecting the Serial Interface to a Computer
The RS-232 interface port is used to access the command line interface (CLI) for serial
communication. The cable adapter shown below is provided for this purpose:
Figure 5-6: Serial Interface Cable Adapter and Connector Pinouts
To connect the serial interface port to a computer:
1. Connect the Micro-USB connector (labeled "P3" in the figure above) to the serial port
(labeled IOIO) located on the SBC module.
Figure 5-7: Connecting the Serial Interface
2. On the other end of the cable, connect the DB-9 connector labeled "P1" (red) to the RS-
232 communication port on your computer.
Notes:
The RS-232 port is not intended for permanent connection.
The DB-9 connector labeled "P2" is used only for debugging.