B RS-232 Cable Specs and Modem Use
This appendix describes the cable pinouts for the RS-232 cable used to connect the Ethernet Management Module (EMM) to a device. It also explains the requirements for connecting a modem to the EMM.
RS-232 Cable Specifications
The RS-232 cable connects to the management interface on the EMM front panel. The management interface is designed to connect to a cable offering a male DTE interface. Table B-1 defines the RS-232 cabling guidelines that apply for connecting devices to the management interface.
Table B-1. RS-232 Cable Guidelines
Device | Cable |
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Terminal | Female-to-female crossover (pin 2 to 3 and pin 3 to 2) |
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| Female-to-male crossover (pin 2 to 3 and pin 3 to 2) |
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Modem | Male-to-female straight-through (1 to 1, 2 to 2, etc.) |
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Terminal Server | Refer to Supplier Documentation |
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