Edgeport/1, Edgeport/2, Edgeport/4, Edgeport/8, Edgeport/8r, Edgeport/8rr

The Edgeport/2, Edgeport/4, Edgeport/8, Edgeport/8r, and Edgeport/8rr from Digi International are intelligent, stackable expansion modules that connect to a PC or server running Windows 98, SE, CE, Me, NT 4.0, 2000, or Windows XP via the Universal Serial Bus (USB), providing high-speed serial connectivity. For more detailed information as well as the latest manual and technical updates, visit www.digi.com/support.

Cabling Edgeport

Type A

Type B

Plug the Type A end of the USB cable into the USB port located in the back of your PC or into an available USB port on a standard hub or into a Digi Hubport. Plug the Type B end of the USB cable into the back of the Edgeport.

If the drivers are not already installed, go to "Edgeport Driver Installation” on page 7.

Edgeport/8r RJ-45 Pin Assignments

Use the table below to find the RJ-45 pin assignments for your Edgeport/8r.

Signal

Description

DTE Use

Pin #

RTS

Request to Send

Output

1

DSR

Data Set Ready

Input

2

DCD

Data Carrier Detect

Input

3

RXD

Received Data

Input

4

TXD

Transmitted Data

Output

5

SG

Signal Ground

Reference

6

DTR

Data Terminal Ready

Output

7

CTS

Clear to Send

Input

8

Edgeport/8rr RJ-12 Pin Assignments

Use the table below to find the RJ-12 pin assignments for your Edgeport/8rr.

Signal

Description

DTE Use

Pin #

RTS

Request to Send

Output

1

CGND

Chassis Ground

Reference

2

TXD

Transmitted Data

Output

3

RXD

Received Data

Input

4

GND

Ground

Reference

5

CTS

Clear to Send

Input

6

Edgeport Installation Guide (90000403 Rev. G) – Page 2

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Digi manual Cabling Edgeport, Edgeport/8r RJ-45 Pin Assignments, Edgeport/8rr RJ-12 Pin Assignments