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Powering on the switch for the first time, Setting up the configuration environment, Connecting the console cable – H3C Technologies H3C S5830 Series Switches User Manual

Page 36: Console cable, Connection procedure

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Powering on the switch for the first time

Setting up the configuration environment

To set up the configuration environment, connect a terminal (a PC in this example) to the console port on

the switch with a console cable.

Figure 39 Setting up the configuration environment

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 40 Console cable

Main label

1

8

B side

B

Pos.9

Pos.1

A side

A

Connection procedure

When you connect the console cable, follow these guidelines:

Identify the mark on the console port to make sure you are connecting to the correct port.

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