H3C Technologies H3C S5830 Series Switches - Manual (Page 36)

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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