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8 Port specifications for all router models • EN 55022 (CE mark) (Class A) • EN 55024 (CE mark) (Immunity) for Information Technology Equipment • ICES-003 (Canada) (Class A) • AS/NZ 55022 (Australia) (Class A) • VCCI (Japan) (Class A) • EN 61000-3-2 • EN 61000-3-3 • EN 61000-6-1 Port specifications for all router models This section describes port specifications for all router models. Console port pin assignments The console port is a standard male DB-9 connector, as shown in Figure 72. For information about how you can use this port, refer to "Console port" on page 7. FIGURE 72 Console port pin and signalling details Pin Assignment Pin Number Switch Signal 1 DB-9 male 5 6 9 1 Reserved 2 TXD (output) 3 RXD (input) 4 Reserved 5 GND 6 Reserved 7 CTS (input) 8 RTS (output) 9 Reserved Most PC serial ports require a cable with a female DB-9 connector. Terminal connections will vary, requiring a cable with either a DB-9 or DB-25 connector, male or female Serial cable options between the router and a PC or terminal are shown in Figure 73. NOTE As shown in Figure 72 and Figure 73, some wires should not be connected. If you connect wires that are labeled "Reserved", you may experience unexpected results with some terminals. 178 PowerConnect B-MLXe Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002111-01