Supvervisor Eng. III, RJ45 to DB9 adapter pinout...

anarchyx67 · ‎03-04-2007

Does anyone know what the pinout is supposed to be on the RJ45 to DB9 adapter? I've tried pinning it to a general config I find on other sites, but when I use it with a standard Cat5 cable, I get no communication with the supervisor III engines on two different switches.

I do know the proper settings for the com port and have it set. I feel the adapter is the issue, and want to make sure it's pinned correctly.

Thanks!!

scottmac · ‎03-04-2007

THe pin-out spec is for a "Rolled" cable:

pin1 --> pin8

pin2 --> pin7

pin3 --> pin 6

(and so on)

Standard jumpers are going to be straight-through (1->1, 2->2, 3->3, {etc})

Here's a link for the console pinouts ...

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/switches/ps708/products_configuration_guide_chapter09186a00803959e5.html

THe COM port should be 9600, none, 8, 1 (and *NO* hardware or software handshake). It can be changed, but default is as above.

Good Luck

Scott

ahmednaas · ‎03-04-2007

Carl,

Do your self a favor and buy an original Cisco cable. Here is a line from the Cisco GPL:

CAB-S3-CONSOLE Supervisor III Console Cable Kit $25.00

http://www.cablesandkits.com/console-auxiliary-cables/cisco-straight-through-console-p-176.html

anarchyx67 · ‎03-04-2007

Thanks for the replies guys! I may end up doing just that, buying the adapter and cable. The only adapters sold in/around Kansas City are the unfinished type and if you don't get the exact color to number pinouts right, you trash the adapter.

Thanks again!

Carl