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Powering on the switch for the first time, Setting up the configuration environment, Connecting the console cable – H3C Technologies H3C S5500 Series Switches User Manual

Page 58: 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 50 Network diagram for configuration environment setup

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 51 Console cable

Connection procedure

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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B side

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A side

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