Hardware Installation Manual 68 Document #: LTRT-94720
Mediant 3000
5.6 Connecting to Computer for Serial Communication
For RS-232 serial communication, a crossover RS-232 cable adapter (of approximately two
meters) is supplied. This cable adapter provides a 3-pin connector for connecting to the RS-
232 port located on the front panel of the TP-6310 or TP-8410 blade (depending on
hardware configuration) and a DB-9 connector (at the other end of the cable) for the COM1
or COM2 RS-232 communication port on your computer.
Figure 5-18: RS-232 Cable Adapter (Supplied)
To connect the device to a computer for serial communication:
1. Plug the RS-232 cable adapter's 3-pin connector into the RS-232 port (labeled 1010)
located on the blade's front panel.
2. Connect the DB-9 female connector (at the other end of the RS-232 cable adapter) to
the COM1 or COM2 port on the computer.
Note: The RS-232 port is not intended for permanent connection.