Serial Interface
The 604/608MFX provides an EIA-232 interface accessed via a 9 pin male connector (labeled V24 on the unit). This is used to access the Command Line Interpreter (CLI). Functions include setting the IP address, and other parameters (see Network Management Users guide). The pin-outs are shown below:
Pin 1
DSR Pin 6
RXD Pin 2
RTS Pin 7
TXD Pin 3
CTS Pin 8
DTR Pin 4
Pin 9
GND Pin 5
Standby-Sync Port (608MFX Only)
A 9-pin female connector is used to connect the standby unit to the redundancy manager for redundant standby coupling. The casing of the connector is electrically connected to the chassis of the switch
Stby_In+ Pin 1
Stby_In- Pin 6
Pin 2
Pin 7
Pin 3
Pin 8
Pin 4
Stby_Out- Pin 9
Stby_OPut+ Pin 5
