PIN
SIGNAL
DEFINITION
DIRECTION
1
RTS
Request To Send
Output
2
DSR
Data Set Ready
Input
3
DCD
Data Carrier Detect
Input
4
RXD
Receive Data
Input
5
TXD
Transmit Data
Output
6
GND
Signal Ground
NA
7
DTR
Data Terminal Ready
Output
8
CTS
Clear To Send
Input

The LES1208A-R2, LES1216A-R2, LES1232A, LES1248A-R2, LES1308A, LES1316A, LES1332A, LES1348A,

LES1408A, LES1416A, LES1432A and LES1448A Advanced Console Servers have the Cyclades RJ-45

pinout shown next:

PIN
SIGNAL
DEFINITION
DIRECTION
1
RTS
Request To Send
Output
2
DTR
Data Terminal Ready
Output
3
TXD
Transmit Data
Output
4
GND
Signal Ground
NA
5
CTS
Clear To Send
Input
6
RXD
Receive Data
Input
7
DCD
Data Carrier Detect
Input
8
DSR
Data Set Ready
Input

The rackmount console serve r s also have a DB9 LOCAL (Console/Modem) port on front panel. The
LE1108A has a DB9 LOCAL (Console/Modem) port on rear panel. With the LES1508, Serial Port 1 is
configured by default in Local Console (modem) mode.
Conventional CAT5 cabling with RJ-45 jacks is used for serial connections. Before connecting an external
device’s console port to the console server serial port, confirm that the device supports the standard
RS-232C (EIA-232).

Black Box supplies a range of cables and adapters that may be required to connect to the more popular

servers and network appliances. Call Technical Support at 724-746-5500 for details.

2.5 USB Port Connection

The LES1208A-R2, LES1216A-R2, LES1232A and LES1248A-R2 con sole servers each also have one
USB1.1 port on the front face and two additional USB 2.0 ports at the rear face (adja cent to modem jack).
The LES1308A , LES1316A, LES1332A, LES1348A, LES 1408A, LES1416A, LES1432A and LES1448A
console servers each also have one USB1. 1 port on the front face and one additi onal US B 2.0 ports at
the rear face. This USB2.0 port is adjacent to antenna connector and conne cts using the micro-AB USB
cable.
The LES1508A console server has twoUSB 2.0 ports on the front face.
The USB2.0 ports can be used for:

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