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 |