Verifying the installation, Logging in to the switch, Connecting the console cable – H3C Technologies H3C S12500 Series Switches User Manual
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Verifying the installation
WARNING!
Each of the S12504 and S12508 has one power switch, and an S12518 has two power switches. Make
sure that you have turned off the power before checking the installation to avoid bodily injury and switch
damage.
After the installation is completed, verify the installation against the following list. Be sure that all check
results are positive.
Table 1 Installation checklist
Item
Result
Remarks
Yes
No
The grounding cable is correctly grounded.
Fan trays are correctly installed and make close contact
with the backplane.
Power modules are correctly installed and have close
contact with the frames.
The power switch is off (the power switch is at the OFF
position).
Power cords are correctly connected.
MPUs are correctly installed and have close contact with
the backplane.
LPUs are correctly installed and have close contact with
the backplane.
Switching fabric modules are correctly installed and have
close contact with the backplane.
Logging in to the switch
NOTE:
You can log in through the console port for your first login to the switch.
Connecting the console cable
1.
Connect the DB-9 connector of the console cable to the serial port of a PC or terminal.
2.
Connect the RJ-45 connector of the console cable to the console port of the MPU of the switch.