RJ45 to DB-9 cable, or a DB-9 to RJ45 adapter to connect the switch console port to your
management terminal. The maximum length of a console cable is 25 feet (8.3 meters). The
following
figure and table describe the RJ45 console port pin-out information. You can use the
pin-out information to verify or create a console cable for use with your maintenance
terminal.
Figure 28: RJ45 console port pin-out
Table 2: Console port pin-out
RJ45 console port pin-
out
Signal Requirement
1 RTS (ready to send) Optional (can be swapped or linked
with pin 8)
2 DTR (data terminal
ready)
Optional
3 TXD (transmit data) Mandatory
4 DCD (carrier detect) Optional
5 GND (ground) Mandatory
6 RXD (receive data) Mandatory
7 DSR (data set ready) Optional
8 CTS (clear to send) Optional (can be swapped or linked
with pin 1)
Out of Band Management port
The Out of Band Management port is the RJ45 port directly below the console port. The port
is
labelled management, and can support 10/100/1000 Ethernet connections. The Out of Band
Management port is available for use when the switch is running diagnostic or agent software.
You can use the Out of Band Management port to perform an emergency TFTP download of
diagnostic or agent software to the switch. When performing a TFTP download, an IP address
is temporarily assigned to the management port which enables the switch to receive files from
the TFTP server.
When the switch is running agent software, you can use the Out of Band Management port
configured with an out of band management IP and gateway for remote management. For
Preparations for network connectivity
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