Specifications

30 CONSOLESWITCH SCS232 USER’S MANUAL
APPENDIX F: CONSOLESWITCH FAQ
Q: My device has a serial console port jack that is RJ45. Can I use a normal Cat5 network cable to
connect it to ConsoleSwitch’s device ports?
A: No. Please consult your device manual to determine its console port pin-out specification; and cross-
reference the pin-out diagram with Appendix B.
Q: When I connect my Hewlett-Packard (HP) 9000 server, ConsoleSwitch (or Paragon) does not
recognize the server as being “active”.
A: Unfortunately, the HP9000 server’s console port does not assert DSR. Therefore, it is impossible for
ConsoleSwitch to automatically detect if/when the server has been powered up and running.