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Accessing the switch for the first time
Connecting the switch to a configuration terminal
You can connect the switch to a configuration terminal by using the serial console port.
In Figure3-1 , the switch is connected to a configuration terminal (PC as an example) from the serial
console port.
Figure3-1 Connecting the switch to a configuration terminal
As shown in Table3-1 , two types of console cables can be used for connecting the switch to a
configuration terminal. No serial console cable is provided with the switch. Purchase a console cable
from H3C.
Table3-1 Connection methods and console cables
Connection method Console cable type
Configuration
terminal-side
connector
Switch-side
connector
Using the serial console
port for connection
DB9-to-RJ45 console
cable
DB-9 female connector RJ-45 connector
USB-to-RJ45 console
cable
USB connector RJ-45 connector
Connecting a DB9-to-RJ45 console cable
CAUTION:
Follow these guidelines when you connect a DB9-to-RJ45 console cable:
•
Identify the mark on the serial console port and make sure you are connecting to the correct port.
•
The serial ports on PCs do not support hot swapping. To connect a PC to an operating switch,
first connect the PC end. To disconnect a PC from an operating switch, first disconnect the switch
end.