Pinouts for the DB-9 Console Connector describes the pinouts for a DB-9 console plug connector.
| Function | Pin Number | Direction | 
|---|---|---|
| DCD (data carrier detect) | 1 | In | 
| RXD (receive data) | 2 | In | 
| TXD (transmit data) | 3 | Out | 
| DTR (data terminal ready) | 4 | Out | 
| GND (ground) | 5 | - | 
| DSR (data set ready) | 6 | In | 
| RTS (request to send) | 7 | Out | 
| CTS (clear to send) | 8 | In | 
Null-Modem Cable Pinouts shows the pinouts for a 9-pin to 25-pin (RS-232) null-modem cable.

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

RJ45 Console Port on Switch shows the pinouts for the RJ45 console port on the ExtremeSwitching switches.
| Function | Pin Number | Direction | 
|---|---|---|
| CTS (clear to send) | 1 | In | 
| DTR (data carrier detect) | 2 | Out | 
| TXD (transmit data) | 3 | Out | 
| GND (ground) | 4 | — | 
| GND (ground) | 5 | — | 
| RXD (receive data) | 6 | In | 
| DSR (data set ready) | 7 | In | 
| RTS (request to send) | 8 | Out | 
Pinouts for an RJ45 to DB-9 Adapter shows the pinouts for an RJ45-to-DB-9 adapter.
| Signal | RJ45 Pin | DB-9 Pin | 
|---|---|---|
| CTS (clear to send) | 1 | 8 | 
| DTR (data carrier detect) | 2 | 6 | 
| TXD (transmit data) | 3 | 2 | 
| GND (ground) | 4 | 5 | 
| GND (ground) | 5 | 5 | 
| RXD (receive data) | 6 | 3 | 
| DSR (data set ready) | 7 | 4 | 
| RTS (request to send) | 8 | 7 |