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CHAPTER 3: INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
MULTILINK ML2400 ETHERNET COMMUNICATIONS SWITCH – INSTRUCTION MANUAL
3–11
3.5
Connecting a Management Console Terminal to the ML2400
3.5.1
Description
Use a DB-9 null-modem cable or a DB-9 to USB null-modem cable to connect the ML2400
console port (the RS232 port) to the a PC.
Note
Console cables may be purchased as a separate items. They are not included with the unit.
FIGURE 3–5: ML2400 console port
The pin assignment for the console port are indicated in the following table.
This information enables a management station (PC or console terminal) to connect
directly to the switch console using a straight-through serial cable.
Table 3–2: Console port pin assignment
Pin
Signal
Description
1
CD
Carrier detect (not used)
2
RXD
Receive data (input)
3
TXD
Transmit data (output)
4
open
not used
5
GND
Signal ground
6 to 9
open
not used
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