Dell Force10 S55T Quick Start Guide - Page 20

Serial Console The RS-232 console port is labeled on the chassis. It is in the upper right-hand side, as you face the rear of the chassis. S55 RJ-45 Console Port S60 Console Port Step Task 1 Install an RJ-45 copper cable into the console port.Use a rollover (crossover) cable to connect the S55 or S60 console port to a terminal server. 2 Connect the other end of the cable to the DTE terminal server. 3 Terminal settings on the console port cannot be changed in the software and are set as follows: 9600 baud rate No parity 8 data bits 1 stop bit No flow control Accessing the RJ-45 console port with a DB-9 adapter You can connect to the console using an RJ-45 to RJ-45 rollover cable and an RJ-45 to DB-9 female DTE adapter to a terminal server (for example, PC). Table 2-1 lists the pin assignments. Table 2-1. Pin Assignments Between the Console and a DTE Terminal Server S55/S60 RJ-45 to RJ-45 Rollover Cable RJ-45 to DB-9 Terminal Console Port Adapter Server Device Signal RJ-45 pinout RJ-45 Pinout DB-9 Pin Signal RTS 1 8 8 CTS 18 Installing the Software