H3C WX5004 Installation Manual

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3-13Connecting Interface CablesConnecting the Console Cable1) Select a terminal for configuration.The terminal can be a character terminal with a standard RS232 serial port or a PC. A PC is used in thisexample.2) Connect the console cablePower off the access controller, connect the DB-9 female connector of the console cable to the serialinterface of the PC, and connect the RJ-45 connector of the console cable to the console port of theaccess controller.Pay attention to the interface mark and plug the connector to the right interface.Figure 3-21 Connect the console cable(1) RJ-45 connector (2) Console port (3) DB-9 (female) connector(4) Serial interface of the configuration terminal (5) Console cableFor a powered-on access controller:z When connecting a PC to the access controller, you are recommended to first connect the DB-9connector of the console cable to the PC, and then the RJ-45 connector to the console port of theaccess controller.z When disconnecting a PC from the access controller, you are recommended to first disconnect theRJ-45 connector, and then the DB-9 connector.