Console Cable
Appearance and Structure
Figure 6-12 shows the appearance of a console cable.
Figure 6-13 shows the structure of a console cable.
Pin Assignments
Table 6-5 lists the pin assignments of console cable connectors.
Connection
A console cable connects the console port of a device to the serial port of an operation terminal, enabling users to commission or locally maintain the device.
A console cable connects a device and a console as follows:
- The 8-pin RJ45 connector is connected to the console port of the device.
- The DB-9 female connector is connected to a maintenance terminal, such as a computer.