Pin Assignments
Table 6-4 describes the pin assignments of the console cable.
Table 6-4 Pin assignments of the console cable
Connector X1(DB9) X2(RJ45)
Pin assignment 2 3
3 6
5 5
Specifications
Table 6-5 lists the specifications of the console cable.
Table 6-5 Specifications of the console cable
Item Description
Connector type
l Connector X1: cable connector, D-type, 9-pin, male
l Connector X2: network interface connector, RJ45, 8-
pin, 8-bit, male
Cable type Twisted pair
Color PANTONE WARM GRAY 1U
Diameter 0.32 mm (0.13 in.)
Gauge
28 AWG (cross-sectional area ≈ 0.08 mm
2
[0.0002 in.
2
])
Pin 2 pairs
Length 3 m (9.85 ft.)
6.5 Network Cable
A network cable subtends devices, enables a device to communication with other network
devices, and allows users to locally or remotely maintain the device.
Application
A network cable connects a maintenance terminal to the console port on the main control board
for local or remote maintenance.
The network cables are classified into straight-through cables and crossover cables.
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