Specifications
xStack® DGS-3420 Series Layer 2+ Managed Stackable Gigabit Switch Hardware Installation Reference Guide 
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Console Cable 
When connecting the Switch to a PC, a Console cable is necessary. The following diagrams and tables show the standard 
Console-to-DJ-45 receptacle/connector and their pin assignments. 
Figure 5–4 Console-to-RJ-45 Cable 
Console-RJ-45 Pin Assignments 
Pin  Console (DB9/RS232)  RJ-45 
1 
Not Used  Not Used 
2 
RXD  Not Used 
3 
TXD  TXD 
4 
Not Used  GND 
5 
GND (shared)  GND 
6 
Not Used  RXD 
7 
Not Used  Not Used 
8 
Not Used  Not Used 










