Dell S5000 FTOS 9.0(1.3) Configuration Guide for the Switch - Page 45

Accessing the RJ-45 console port with a DB-9 adapter You can connect to the console using a RJ-45 to RJ-45 rollover cable and a RJ-45 to DB-9 female DTE adapter to a terminal server (for example, PC). Table 3-1 lists the pin assignments. Table 3-1. Pin Assignments Between the Console and a DTE Terminal Server S5000 Console Port RJ-45 to RJ-45 Rollover Cable Signal RJ-45 pinout RJ-45 Pinout RTS 1 8 NC 2 7 TxD 3 6 GND 4 5 GND 5 4 RxD 6 3 NC 7 2 CTS 8 1 RJ-45 to DB-9 Adapter DB-9 Pin 8 6 2 5 5 3 4 7 Terminal Server Device Signal CTS DSR RxD GND GND TxD DTR RTS Accessing the USB-B Console Port The terminal settings are the same for the USB-B port and the console port: • 9600 baud rate • No parity • 8 data bits • 1 stop bit • No flow control When you connect the USB-B port, it becomes the primary connection and, when the system is connected, it sends all messages to the USB-B drive. 1. Power on the PC (Dell Force 10 recommends using the XP operating system). 2. Connect the USB-A end of cable into an available USB port on the PC. 3. Connect the USB-B end of cable into the USB-B console port on the S5000. 4. Power on the S5000. 5. Install the necessary USB device drivers (you will need an internet connection). For assistance, contact Dell Networking Technical Support. 6. Open your terminal software emulation program to access the S5000. 7. Set the terminal connection settings. Use the settings shown here: Getting Started | 45