Appendix B: Technical Specifications
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Connector Pinouts
Table 15
shows the pinouts for the RJ-45 console port on the BlackDiamond X8 switch.
Table 16
shows the pinouts for an RJ-45-to-DB-9 adapter.
Figure 63
shows the pinouts for a 9-pin to 25-pin (RS-232) null-modem cable.
Figure 63: Null-modem Cable Pinouts
Table 15: RJ-45 Console Port on BlackDiamond X8 Switch
Function
Pin Number
Direction
CTS (clear to send)
1
In
DTR (data carrier detect)
2
Out
TXD (transmit data)
3
Out
GND (ground)
4
—
GND (ground)
5
—
RXD (receive data)
6
In
DSR (data set ready)
7
In
RTS (request to send)
8
Out
Table 16: Pinouts for an RJ-45 to DB-9 Adapter
Signal
RJ-45 Pin
DB-9 Pin
CTS (clear to send)
1
8
DTR (data carrier detect)
2
6
TXD (transmit data)
3
2
GND (ground)
4
5
GND (ground)
5
5
RXD (receive data)
6
3
DSR (data set ready)
7
4
RTS (request to send)
8
7
Screen
TxD
RxD
Ground
RTS
CTS
DSR
DCD
DTR
Cable connector: 9-pin female
Switch
Cable connector: 25-pin male/female
25pin
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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Summary of Contents for BlackDiamond X8 Series
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