Reference Guide

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Accessing the RJ-45 console port with a DB-9 adapter
You can connect to the console using a RJ-45 to RJ-45 rollover cable and a RJ-45 to DB-9 female DTE
adapter to a terminal server (for example, PC). Table 3-1 lists the pin assignments.
Accessing the USB-B Console Port
The terminal settings are the same for the USB-B port and the console port:
• 9600 baud rate
• No parity
• 8 data bits
• 1 stop bit
• No flow control
When you connect the USB-B port, it becomes the primary connection and, when the system is connected,
it sends all messages to the USB-B drive.
1. Power on the PC (Dell Force 10 recommends using the XP operating system).
2. Connect the USB-A end of cable into an available USB port on the PC.
3. Connect the USB-B end of cable into the USB-B console port on the S5000.
4. Power on the S5000.
5. Install the necessary USB device drivers (you will need an internet connection). For assistance, contact
Dell Networking Technical Support.
6. Open your terminal software emulation program to access the S5000.
7. Set the terminal connection settings. Use the settings shown here:
Table 3-1. Pin Assignments Between the Console and a DTE Terminal Server
S5000
Console Port RJ-45 to RJ-45 Rollover Cable
RJ-45 to DB-9
Adapter
Terminal Server
Device
Signal RJ-45 pinout RJ-45 Pinout DB-9 Pin Signal
RTS 1 8 8 CTS
NC 2 7 6 DSR
TxD 3 6 2 RxD
GND 4 5 5 GND
GND 5 4 5 GND
RxD 6 3 3 TxD
NC 7 2 4 DTR
CTS 8 1 7 RTS