3com 4210 26-Port User Manual
Connecting the Console Cable
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When you want to use the terminal to configure the switch, follow these steps to
connect a terminal device to your switch using console cables:
connect a terminal device to your switch using console cables:
1
Plug the DB-9 female connector of the Console cable to the serial port of the PC
or terminal where the switch is to be configured.
or terminal where the switch is to be configured.
2
Connect the RJ-45 connector of the Console cable to the Console port of the
switch.
switch.
CAUTION: Pay attention to the mark on the Console port and be sure to plug the
connector to the right port.
connector to the right port.
If the switch has been powered on:
■
First connect the DB-9 connector of the Console cable to the PC before
connecting the RJ-45 connector to the switch.
connecting the RJ-45 connector to the switch.
■
Disconnect the DB-9 connector of the Console cable from the PC after
disconnecting the RJ-45 connector from the switch.
disconnecting the RJ-45 connector from the switch.
4
CD
5
GND
—
5
6
RXD
<—
3
7
DSR
8
CTS
Table 16 Console cable pinouts
RJ-45
Signal
Direction
DB9 (console)