PD-6548

2.4Connectors

The Midspan’s front panel includes a Console port (RJ-45 connector) that supports two communication types:

1.Standard DTE Ethernet connector only at the web managable version of the midspan. This connector is a standard 10/100BaseTX port that is used for remote management of the device (see Table 2-3).

For connecting the port to a switch output, use a straight-through ethernet cable. for connecting the port directly to a PC port, use a crossed-over ethernet cable.

 

 

Table 2-3: Console Ethernet Connector

Pin #

Label

Description

1

TX+

Plus signal, transmit from midspan

2

TX-

Minus signal, transmit from midspan

3

RX+

Plus signal, received to midspan

4

spare

 

5

spare

 

6

RX-

Minus signal, received to midspan

7

spare

 

8

spare

 

2.Proprietary RS232 connector for console purposes: The user may connect a terminal and perform software loading via the connector, using the console cable included in the supplied kit.

The console port is set to 38,400-baud, 8 data bits, no parity and 1 stop bit. The RJ-45 connector of the cable should be connected to the Midspan’s console terminal and the D-type 9 pin should be connected to the PC. Pin connections for the D-type connector are as follows:

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