Connecting the Console Port to a Computer Using the DB-9 Adapter
You can use the RJ-45-to-RJ-45 rollover cable and RJ-45-to-DB-9 female DTE adapter (labeled Terminal) to connect the console port to a computer running terminal emulation software. The following table lists the pinouts for the console port, the RJ-45-to-RJ-45 rollover cable, and the RJ-45-to-DB-9 female DTE adapter:
| Console Port | RJ-45-to-RJ-45 Rollover Cable | RJ-45-to-DB-9 Terminal Adapter | Console Device | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Signal | RJ-45 Pin | RJ-45 Pin | DB-9 Pin | Signal |
| RTS | 1 | 8 | 8 | CTS |
| DTR | 2 | 7 | 6 | DSR |
| TxD | 3 | 6 | 2 | RxD |
| GND | 4 | 5 | 5 | GND |
| GND | 5 | 4 | 5 | GND |
| RxD | 6 | 3 | 3 | TxD |
| DSR | 7 | 2 | 4 | DTR |
| CTS | 8 | 1 | 7 | RTS |