Cables
Console Port Mode 1 Signaling and Pinouts
This section provides the signaling and pinouts for the console port in mode 1. (The port mode switch is
in the in position.)
DB-9 Adapter (for Connecting to a PC)
Use the RJ-45-to-RJ-45 rollover cable and the RJ-45-to-DB-9 female DTE adapter (labeled "Terminal")
to connect the console port to a PC running terminal emulation software.
the asynchronous serial console port, the RJ-45-to-RJ-45 rollover cable, and the RJ-45-to-DB-9 female
DTE adapter.
Table B-27
Console Port RJ-45-to-RJ-45
Signal
RTS
DTR
TxD
GND
GND
RxD
DSR
CTS
1. Pin 1 is connected internally to Pin 8.
DB-25 Adapter (for Connecting to a Terminal)
Use the RJ-45-to-RJ-45 rollover cable and the RJ-45-to-DB-25 female DTE adapter (labeled
"Terminal") to connect the console port to a terminal.
serial console port, the RJ-45-to-RJ-45 rollover cable, and the RJ-45-to-DB-25 female DTE adapter.
Table B-28
Console Port RJ-45-to-RJ-45 Rollover Cable
Signal
RTS
DTR
TxD
GND
GND
RxD
Catalyst 6500 Series Switches Installation Guide
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Port Mode 1 Signaling and Pinouts (DB-9 Adapter)
Rollover Cable
RJ-45 Pin
RJ-45 Pin
1
1
8
2
7
3
6
4
5
5
4
6
3
7
2
1
8
1
Port Mode 1 Signaling and Pinouts (DB-25 Adapter)
RJ-45 Pin
RJ-45 Pin
1
1
8
2
7
3
6
4
5
5
4
6
3
Appendix B
Transceivers, Module Connectors, and Cable Specifications
RJ-45-to-DB-9
Console
Terminal Adapter
Device
DB-9 Pin
Signal
8
CTS
6
DSR
2
RxD
5
GND
5
GND
3
TxD
4
DTR
7
RTS
Table B-28
lists the pinouts for the asynchronous
RJ-45-to-DB-25
Terminal
Adapter
DB-25 Pin
5
6
3
7
7
2
Table B-27
lists the pinouts for
Console
Device
Signal
CTS
DSR
RxD
GND
GND
TxD
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