Connecting to the Console Port
Enterasys I-Series Hardware Installation Guide 2-23
Figure 2-18  Connecting the Relays
Connecting to the Console Port
The RS-232 console port uses a standard 8-pin RJ45 connector. The pinout is listed in Table 2-2. An 
RJ45 to DB9 adapter is provided with the switch, but you must provide your own RJ45 to RJ45 
straight-through console cable.
To connect to the console port:
Warning: Do not connect or disconnect any connections while circuit is live, unless area is known 
to be non-hazardous. Secure any external connections that mate to this equipment by using the 
screws, safety bars, or other means provided with this equipment.
Advertencia: No conecte ni desconecte ninguna conexión mientras el circuito tenga corriente, a 
menos que esté seguro de que el área no es peligrosa. Asegure cualquier conexión externa que se 
una a este equipo usando tornillos, barras de seguridad u otros medios que se proporcionen con el 
mismo.
Warnhinweis: Ist der Stromkreis in Betrieb dürfen keine Verbindungen getrennt oder hergestellt 
werden, es sei denn, die Umgebung gilt als ungefährlich. Alle externen Verbindungen zu diesem 
Gerät müssen mithilfe von Schrauben, Sicherheitsvorrichtungen o. ä. gesichert werden.
Table 2-2 Console Port Pinout
Pin Connection
1TXD
2CTS
3 Unused
4RXD
5GND
6RTS
7 Unused
8 Unused