Extreme 3804 Installation Guide
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The terminal connected to the console port on the MSM64i must be configured with the
same settings. This procedure will be described in the documentation supplied with the
terminal.
same settings. This procedure will be described in the documentation supplied with the
terminal.
Appropriate cables are available from your local supplier. To make your own cables,
pinouts for a DB-9 male console connector are described in
pinouts for a DB-9 male console connector are described in
.
shows the pinouts for a 9-pin to 25-pin (RS-232) null-modem cable.
Figure 2-6: Null-modem cable pinouts
Table 2-1: Console Connector Pinouts
Function
Pin Number
Direction
DCD (data carrier detect)
1
In
RXD (receive data)
2
In
TXD (transmit data)
3
Out
DTR (data terminal ready)
4
Out
GND (ground)
5
-
DSR (data set ready)
6
In
RTS (request to send)
7
Out
CTS (clear to send
8
In
Screen
TxD
RxD
Ground
RTS
CTS
DSR
DCD
DTR
Cable connector: 9-pin female
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Cable connector: 25-pin male/female
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PC/Terminal
Screen
RxD
TxD
Ground
RTS
DTR
CTS
DSR
DCD
Shell
3
2
5
7
8
6
1
4
1
3
2
7
4
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5
6
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