Brocade Communications Systems MLX Series - Port Specifications for All Router Models; Console Port Pin Assignments

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Port specifications for all router models
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Port specifications for all router models
This section describes port specifications for all router models.
Console port pin assignments
The console port is a standard male DB-9 connector, as shown in Figure 172. For information about
how you can use this port, refer to “Console port” on page 12.
FIGURE 172 Console port pin and signalling details
Most PC serial ports require a cable with a female DB-9 connector. Terminal connections will vary,
requiring a cable with either a DB-9 or DB-25 connector, male or female.
Serial cable options between the router and a PC or terminal are shown in Figure 173.
NOTE
As shown in Figure 172 and Figure 173, some wires should not be connected. If you connect wires
that are labeled “Reserved”, you may experience unexpected results with some terminals.
FIGURE 173 Console port pin assignments with connection options to a terminal or PC
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5
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Pin Assignment
DB-9 male
Pin Number
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Switch Signal
Reserved
TXD (output)
RXD (input)
GND
Reserved
Reserved
Reserved
Reserved
Reserved