Cisco MDS 9396T - Connecting the Console Port to a Computer Using the DB-9 Adapter; MGMT 10;100;1000 Ethernet Port

Console DeviceRJ-45 to DB-25
Terminal Adapter
RJ-45 to RJ-45 Rollover CableConsole Port
GND754GND
GND745GND
TxD236RxD
DTR2027DSR
RTS418CTS
Connecting the Console Port to a Computer Using the DB-9 Adapter
You can use the RJ-45 to RJ-45 rollover cable and RJ-45 to DB-9 female DTE adapter (labeled “Terminal”)
to connect the console port to a computer running terminal emulation software. The following table lists the
pinouts for the console port, the RJ-45 to RJ-45 rollover cable, and the RJ-45 to DB-9 female DTE adapter.
Table 6: Port Mode Signaling and Pinouts with DB-9 Adapter
Console DeviceRJ-45 to DB-9
Terminal Adapter
RJ-45 to RJ-45 Rollover CableConsole Port
SignalDB-9 PinRJ-45 PinRJ-45 PinSignal
CTS881RTS
DSR672DTR
RxD263TxD
GND554GND
GND545GND
TxD336RxD
DTR427DSR
RTS718CTS
MGMT 10/100/1000 Ethernet Port
Use a modular, RJ-45, straight-through UTP cable to connect the 10/100/1000 management Ethernet port to
external hubs and switches. To connect to a router, use a crossover cable.
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Cable and Port Specifications
Connecting the Console Port to a Computer Using the DB-9 Adapter