Connecting Serial Console and Mgmt Ports

 

To make basic connections (serial console and Mgmt ports):

1.

Locate the DB9-to-RJ45 serial cable provided with the GigaVUE TA Series node. This cable is called a console cable.

Note: This cable is Cisco-compatible. Refer to B Console Port Signaling and Cabling on page 99 for pinout details.

2.

Connect the RJ45 end of the console cable to the console port.

 

Figure 20

Connecting the Console and Management Ports

3.

Connect the DB9 end of the console cable to a PC’s COM port.

4.

Connect a standard Ethernet cable (Cat5 or better) to the 10/100/1000 Mgmt port.

5.

Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to an Ethernet network.