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DB-9 Adapter (To Connect 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.
This table lists the pinouts for the asynchronous serial console port, the RJ-45-to-RJ-45 rollover cable, and
the RJ-45-to-DB-9 female DTE adapter.
Table 30: Port Mode 1 Signaling and Pinouts (DB-9 Adapter)
Console
Device
RJ-45-to-DB-9
Terminal Adapter
RJ-45-to-RJ-45 Rollover CableConsole Port
SignalDB-9 PinRJ-45 PinRJ-45 PinSignal
CTS881
15
RTS
DSR672DTR
RxD263TxD
GND554GND
GND545GND
TxD336RxD
DTR427DSR
RTS718
16
CTS
15
Pin 1 is connected internally to Pin 8.
16
Pin 1 is connected internally to Pin 8.
DB-25 Adapter (To Connect 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.
This table lists the pinouts for the asynchronous serial console port, the RJ-45-to-RJ-45 rollover cable, and
the RJ-45-to-DB-25 female DTE adapter.
Cisco Catalyst 6807-XL Switch Hardware Installation Guide
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Transceivers, Module Connectors, and Cable Specifications
DB-9 Adapter (To Connect to a PC)