PowerDsine PD-6548 - Manual (Page 14)

PD-6548
Power over Ethernet Solutions 14 Cat. No.: 06-6860-056
2.4 Connectors
The Midspan’s front panel includes a Console port (RJ-45 connector) that
supports two communication types:
1. Standard DTE Ethernet connector only at the web managable version
of the midspan. This connector is a standard 10/100BaseTX port that
is used for remote management of the device (see Table 2-3).
For connecting the port to a switch output, use a straight-through
ethernet cable. for connecting the port directly to a PC port, use a
crossed-over ethernet cable.
Table 2-3: Console Ethernet Connector
Pin # Label Description
1 TX+ Plus signal, transmit from midspan
2 TX- Minus signal, transmit from midspan
3 RX+ Plus signal, received to midspan
4 spare
5 spare
6 RX- Minus signal, received to midspan
7 spare
8 spare
2. Proprietary RS232 connector for console purposes: The user may
connect a terminal and perform software loading via the connector,
using the console cable included in the supplied kit.
The console port is set to 38,400-baud, 8 data bits, no parity and 1
stop bit. The RJ-45 connector of the cable should be connected to the
Midspan’s console terminal and the D-type 9 pin should be connected
to the PC. Pin connections for the D-type connector are as follows: