Appendix C Cable and Port Specifications
COM1 Port
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COM1 Port Pinouts
Table C-4lists the pinouts for the COM1 port on the Cisco MDS 9216 Switch.
Table C-4 COM1 Port Pinout
Pin | Signal |
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1 | DCD |
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2 | TxD |
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3 | RxD |
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4 | DTR |
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5 | GND |
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6 | DSR |
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7 | RTS |
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8 | CTS |
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9 | RI |
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Connecting the COM1 Port to a Modem
You can use the green RJ-45 to DB-9 female DTE adapter (labeled “FOR DS-C9216-K9 ONLY”) to connect to the COM1 port, and the RJ-45 to DB-25 male DCE adapter (labeled “Modem”) to connect to the modem, then connect the adapters with the RJ-45 to RJ-45 rollover cable.
Note Use the green DB-9 adapter that is specifically labeled for use with the Cisco MDS 9216 Switch. If this adapter is not included in the accessory kit, you can request one from your customer service representative.
Table C-5lists the pinouts for the COM1 port, the RJ-45 to DB-9 adapter,
RJ-45 to RJ-45 rollover cable, and the RJ-45 to DB-25 male DCE adapter.
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