Chapter 6: Installation Reference
Console and Management Connections
The front panel of the switch contains the Status LEDs, Console port, and a USB 2.1 port.
The rear panel of the switch contains the Base Unit switch.
Console Port
The console port is the RJ45 port with a blue border outline. Y
ou can use the console port to
establish a management terminal connection to the switch. You can use an RJ45 to DB-9 cable, or a
DB-9 to RJ45 adapter to connect the switch console port to your management terminal. The
maximum length of a console cable is 25 feet (8.3 meters).
The following figure and table describe the RJ45 console port pin-out information. You can use the
pin-out information to verify or create a console cable for use with your maintenance terminal.
Figure 6: RJ45 console port pin-out
RJ45 console port pin-out Signal Requirement
1 RTS (ready to send) Optional (can be swapped or
linked with pin
2 DTR (data terminal ready) Optional
3 TXD (transmit data) Mandatory
4 DCD (carrier detect) Optional
5 GND (ground) Mandatory
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