Installation Guide

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286 Brocade MLX Series and Brocade NetIron XMR Installation Guide
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Port specifications for all router models
Port specifications for all router models
This section describes port specifications for all router models.
Console port pin assignments
The console port is a standard male DB-9 connector, as shown in Figure 172. For information about how you can use this port, refer to
“Console port” on page 12.
FIGURE 172 Console port pin and signalling details
Most PC serial ports require a cable with a female DB-9 connector. Terminal connections will vary, requiring a cable with either a DB-9 or
DB-25 connector, male or female.
Serial cable options between the router and a PC or terminal are shown in Figure 173.
NOTE
As shown in Figure 172 and Figure 173, some wires should not be connected. If you connect wires that are labeled “Reserved”,
you may experience unexpected results with some terminals.
FIGURE 173Console port pin assignments with connection options to a terminal or PC
1
5
96
Pin Assignment
DB-9 male
Pin Number
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Switch Signal
Reserved
TXD (output)
RXD (input)
GND
Reserved
Reserved
Reserved
Reserved
Reserved
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
8
3
2
20
7
6
4
5
22
Reserved
DB-9 to DB-9
Female Switch
DB-9 to DB-25
Female Switch
Reserved
Reserved
Reserved
Reserved
Reserved
Reserved
Reserved
Terminal or PC Terminal or PC
Reserved
Reserved
Reserved
Reserved