Connecting the serial ports
The RS232 serial port on the Digi EX15 provides two modes of functionality:
n Logināprovides login access to device.
n Remote accessāRemote OoB access to the console of another client device.
By default, the Digi EX15 serial port operates in the Login mode.
You must use a cable with an RJ45 connector to connect to the Digi EX15 with a RJ45, DB9F or DB9M
connector, as determined by your device type, to terminate to your device. Consult the user guide for
the device you are connecting to the Digi EX15 to determine the connector type, cable type, and
pinout positions for your specific device.
The serial port is enabled by default.
If the Digi EX15 serial mode is set to Remote access, the network device connected to the Digi EX15
serial port may be accessed using the aView terminal window, the Digi EX15 local web GUI, TCP,
telnet, or SSH connections. TCP, telnet and SSH connections to serial ports are disabled by default and
must be enabled by a device specific configuration.
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