H3c-technologies H3C S5120 Series Switches User Manual download pdf (Page 34)

Accessing the switch for the first time

Setting up the configuration environment

The first time you access the switch you must use a console cable to connect a console terminal, for

example, a PC, to the console port on the switch.

Figure 30 Connecting the console port to a terminal

Connecting the console cable

Console cable

A console cable is an 8-core shielded cable, with a crimped RJ-45 connector at one end for connecting

to the console port of the switch, and a DB-9 female connector at the other end for connecting to the

serial port on the console terminal.

Figure 31 Console cable

Connecting the console cable

To connect a terminal device to the switch by using the console cable:

1. Plug the DB-9 female connector of the console cable to the serial port of the console terminal or PC.

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