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RS-232 Serial Port Pins
The E7-2 RS-232 serial port enables console connections to the E7-2 CLI, accessible via an
RJ-11 connector located on the E7-2 fan module (labeled MGT-4).
E7-2 Serial Port
RJ-11F Connector
RS-232 Signal
(From E7-2)
Serial Port
RJ-11F
TX Pin 3
RX Pin 4
GND Pin 5
Calix offers an RS-232 console cable (DB-9F to RJ-11M) to connect a PC to the E7-2 serial
port. Alternatively, you may use the pin assignments below to make your own console cable,
as required.
Console Cable
RS-232 Signal
(From PC)
PC End:
DB-9F
E7-2 End:
RJ-11M
RX Pin 2 Pin 3
TX Pin 3 Pin 4
GND Pin 5 Pin 5
DB-9F Connector