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 for pinout details.

2.

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

 

Figure 21: 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.