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Appendix C Cables
Console cable
RJ-45 to DB9 console cable
An RJ-45 to DB9 console cable is used to connect the console port on the firewall to the serial port on
a configuration terminal (a PC for example):
• Connect the DB9 female connector of the cable to the 8-core serial port on the configuration
terminal.
• Connect the RJ-45 connector of the cable to the console port on the firewall.
Figure 57 RJ-45 to DB9 console cable
Table 30 RJ-45 to DB9 console cable pinouts
RJ-45 Signal Direction DB-9
1 RTS ← 7
2 DTR ← 4
3 TXD ← 3
4 CD → 1
5 GND - 5
6 RXD → 2
7 DSR → 6
8 CTS → 8
Micro USB console cable
A micro USB console cable is used to connect the micro USB console port on the firewall to the USB
port on a configuration terminal (a PC for example):
• Connect the USB Type A connector of the cable to the USB port on the configuration terminal.
• Connect the USB Type mini-A/B connector to the micro USB console port on the firewall.