3Com 6416SW Network Card User Manual


 
Appendix B. RS-232 Cable
and Modem Requirements
This appendix describes:
How to attach a console, modem, or server to the 6416SW module
RS-232 cable pin assignments used for connecting a console, modem, or server to
the 6416SW module.
Requirements for using a modem with the 6416SW module.
Attaching a Console, Modem, or Server
When attaching a console, modem, or server to the 6416SW module, use the RS-232
cable and the two adapters provided in the package provided with the ONcore hub and
follow these steps:
1. Plug one end of the RS-232 cable into the 9-pin Console port (the topmost RS-232
port) on the front panel of the 6416SW module. For the exact position of the
Console port, see Figure 2-4 on page 2-9.
2. Plug the other (9-pin or 25-pin) end of the cable into the appropriate port on the
device.
“RS-232 Cable Requirements” on page B-2 describes the pin assignments for console,
modem, and server attachments.
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