Cabletron Systems 2E43-27, 2E42-27 manual Console Cable Connection, Management Terminal Connection

Chapter 5: Local Management

5.3.1Console Cable Connection

Use the Console Cable Kit provided with the 2E4X-27 to attach the management terminal to the 2E4X-27 COM port as shown in Figure 5-1.

Connect an IBM PC or compatible device, running the VT terminal emulation, to the 2E4X-27 as follows:

1.Connect the RJ45 connector at one end of the cable (supplied in the kit) to the COM port on the 2E4X-27.

2.Plug the RJ45 connector at the other end of the cable into the RJ45-to-DB9 adapter (supplied in the kit).

3.Connect the RJ45-to-DB9 adapter to the communications port on the PC.

2E42-27

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RJ45 COM Port

UTP Cable

with RJ45 Connectors

PC	RJ45-to-DB9
	PC Adapter	196050

Figure 5-1 Management Terminal Connection

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