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Chapter 4: Cabling the Switch
Ta b l e 2 lists the pin connections of the RJ-45 to DB-9 adapter cable.
The front panel contains the console, management, and USB ports. Figure 17 displays the ports on the
7124FX switch. Appendix C displays the front panel of all switches covered by this guide.
Connect the front panel ports as follows:
• Console (Serial) Port: Connect to a PC with the RJ-45 to DB-9 serial adapter cable.
The switch uses the following default settings:
— 9600 baud
— No flow control
—1 stop bit
—No parity bits
— 8 data bits
• Ethernet Management Port: Connect to 10/100/1000 management network with RJ-45 Ethernet
cable.
• USB Port: The USB port may be used for software or configuration updates.
• Clock Input Port: Port type is MCX connector, 2-5.5V, 50 ohm termination.
Caution Excessive bending can damage interface cables, especially optical cables.
Table 2: RJ-45 to DB-9 Connections
RJ-45 DB-9 RJ-45 DB-9
RTS 18CTS GND 55GND
DTR 26DSR
RXD 63TXD
TXD 32RXD
DSR 74DTR
GND 45GND
CTS 87RTS
Figure 17: Front Panel Ports
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