Cisco Systems 2960 Adapter Pinouts, Switch, Console, RJ-45-to-DB-9, Port DTE, Device

Appendix A Connector and Cable Specifications

Cable and Adapter Specifications

Adapter Pinouts

Table A-2lists the pinouts for the console port, the RJ-45-to-DB-9 adapter cable, and the console device.

Table A-2 Console Port Signaling Using a DB-9 Adapter

Switch
Console	RJ-45-to-DB-9	Console
Port (DTE)	Terminal Adapter	Device
Signal	DB-9 Pin	Signal
RTS	8	CTS
DTR	6	DSR
TxD	2	RxD
GND	5	GND
GND	5	GND
RxD	3	TxD
DSR	4	DTR
CTS	7	RTS

Table A-3lists the pinouts for the console port, RJ-45-to-DB-25 female DTE adapter, and the console device.

Note The RJ-45-to-DB-25 female DTE adapter is not supplied with the switch. You can order a kit (part number ACS-DSBUASYN=) containing this adapter from Cisco.

Table A-3 Console Port Signaling Using a DB-25 Adapter

Switch
Console	RJ-45-to-DB-25	Console
Port (DTE)	Terminal Adapter	Device
Signal	DB-25 Pin	Signal
RTS	5	CTS
DTR	6	DSR
TxD	3	RxD
GND	7	GND
GND	7	GND
RxD	2	TxD
DSR	20	DTR
CTS	4	RTS

Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide

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