H3C Technologies H3C S5120 Series Switches - Manual (Page 45)

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CAUTION:
Pay attention to the mark on the console port and be sure to plug the connector to the correct port.
NOTE:
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When connecting a PC to a powered-on switch, H3C recommends you to connect the DB-9 connector
of the console cable to the PC before connecting the RJ-45 connector to the switch.
• When disconnecting a PC from a powered-on switch, H3C recommends you to disconnect the DB-9
connector of the console cable from the PC after disconnecting the RJ-45 connector from the switch.
Setting terminal parameters
When setting up the configuration environment through the console port, the terminal or PC can use the
terminal emulation program to communicate with the switch. You can run the HyperTerminal of the
Windows operating system to connect to other PCs, network devices, and Telnet sites. For detailed
information and the use of the HyperTerminal, see the HyperTerminal Help documentation in Help and
Support Center on the PC running the Windows operating system.
In the following configuration procedure, Windows XP HyperTerminal is used to communicate with the
switch.
1. Start the PC and run the terminal emulation program.
2. Set terminal parameters as follows:
• Bits per second: 9,600
• Data bits: 8
• Parity: None
• Stop bits: 1
• Flow control: None
• Emulation: VT100
The specific procedure is as follows:
Step1 Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Communications > HyperTerminal to enter the
HyperTerminal window. The Connection Description dialog box appears, as shown below.