Console Port Pin Assignments
The DB-9 serial console port on the front-panel is used to
connect the switch to a console device, either directly or
remotely. The pin assignments for connection to another DB-9
port or a DB-25 port are provided below and on the following
pages.
Note: Any cable connected to the Console port must be
shielded to comply with FCC emissions regulations and
with requirements of other regulatory agencies in
various parts of the world.
* DB-9 port on PC or TigerSwitch 100.
PIN ASSIGNMENTS
B-4
DB-9 Pin Assignments
Signal DB-9* Pin No. DB-25 Pin No.
DTE DCE
DCD (Data Carrier Detected) 1 8
RxD (Received Data) 2 3
TxD (Transmitted Data) 3 2
DTR (Data Terminal Ready) 4 20
SG (Signal Ground) 5 7
DSR (Data Set Ready) 6 6
RTS (Request to Send) 7 4
CTS (Clear to Send) 8 5
RI (Ring Indicator) 9 22
Figure B-2. DB-9 Console Port Pin Numbers