Console Connector Pinouts

Pinouts for the DB-9 Console Connector describes the pinouts for a DB-9 console plug connector.

Table 1. Pinouts for the DB-9 Console Connector
FunctionPin NumberDirection
DCD (data carrier detect)1In
RXD (receive data)2In
TXD (transmit data)3Out
DTR (data terminal ready)4Out
GND (ground)5-
DSR (data set ready)6In
RTS (request to send)7Out
CTS (clear to send)8In

Null-Modem Cable Pinouts shows the pinouts for a 9-pin to 25-pin (RS-232) null-modem cable.

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Null-Modem Cable Pinouts
Null-Modem Cable Pinouts

PC-AT Serial Null-modem Cable Pinouts shows the pinouts for a 9-pin to 9-pin (PC-AT) null-modem serial cable.

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PC-AT Serial Null-modem Cable Pinouts
PC-AT Serial Null-modem Cable Pinouts

RJ45 Console Port on Switch shows the pinouts for the RJ45 console port on the ExtremeSwitching switches.

Table 2. RJ45 Console Port on Switch
FunctionPin NumberDirection
RTS (request to send)1Out
DTR (data carrier detect)2Out
TXD (transmit data)3Out
GND (ground)4
GND (ground)5
RXD (receive data)6In
DSR (data set ready)7In
CTS (clear to send)8In

Pinouts for an RJ45 to DB-9 Adapter shows the pinouts for an RJ45-to-DB-9 adapter.

Table 3. Pinouts for an RJ45 to DB-9 Adapter
SignalRJ45 PinDB-9 Pin
CTS (clear to send)18
DTR (data carrier detect)26
TXD (transmit data)32
GND (ground)45
GND (ground)55
RXD (receive data)63
DSR (data set ready)74
RTS (request to send)87