Does the TZ 170 have a console-port?
Yes, it has a single RJ-45 console port. The TZ 170 Unrestricted-Node model ships with a RJ-45 to DB-9
serial cable to allow you to attach a workstation to the console port. In addition, the SonicOS Enhanced
upgrade for TZ 170 includes a RJ-45 to DB-9 serial cable. The settings for the console port are 9600 bits
per second, 8 data bits, No parity, 1stop bit, and no flow control. These settings cannot be modified at
present. With SonicOS 2.0 Enhanced, the CLI attached to the console port is much more functional than
in previous versions of firmware. The CLI’s capability will be greatly expanded over the next six months;
the goal is to eventually offer all GUI-based configuration options via the CLI, although this will not be
available in SonicOS 2.0 Standard.

I lost the RJ-45 to DB-9 serial cable – where can I get a new one?
You will need to contact SonicWALL tech support in order to obtain a replacement serial cable.
Alternately, you can make one, using the pinouts listed below:
         DB-9 Side       RJ-45 Side
         1               2
         2               5
         3               6
         4               3
         5               4
         6               not used
         7               8
         8               7
         9               1