Extreme Networks Summit1 User Manual
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Appropriate cables are available from your local supplier. In order to make your own
cables, pin-outs for a DB-9 male console connector are described in
shows the pin-outs for a 9-pin to RS-232 25-pin null-modem cable.
Figure 2-2: Null-modem cable pin-outs
shows the pin-outs for a 9-pin to 9-pin PC-AT null-modem serial cable.
Figure 2-3: PC-AT serial null-modem cable pin-outs
Table 2-2: Console Connector Pin-Outs
Function
Pin Number
TXD (transmit data)
3
RXD (receive data)
2
GND (ground)
5
Screen
TxD
RxD
Ground
RTS
CTS
DSR
DCD
DTR
Cable connector: 9-pin female
Summit
Cable connector: 25-pin male/female
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
20
5
6
8
Screen
DTR
TxD
RxD
CTS
Ground
DSR
RTS
DCD
Cable connector: 9-pin female
Summit
Cable connector: 9-pin female
PC-AT Serial Port
Screen
DCD
RxD
TxD
DTR
Ground
DSR
RTS
CTS
Shell
4
3
2
8
5
6
7
1
Shell
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
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