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Figure3-1 Connecting the switch to a configuration terminal
As shown in
, three types of console cables can be used for connecting the switch to a
configuration terminal. The switch is not provided with a serial console cable or a micro USB console
cable.
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
Using the micro USB
console port for
connection
Micro USB console cable
USB connector
Micro USB connector
The signal pinout for the RJ-45 connector of a serial console cable varies by vendor. To avoid
abnormal configuration terminal display, use a serial console cable provided by H3C. For more
information, see
. To prepare a serial console cable yourself, make sure the signal pinout for
the RJ-45 connector is the same as that shown in
Table3-2 Console cable views
Console cable type
Console cable view
Product code for the
recommended H3C console
cable
DB9-to-RJ45 console cable
04042967
USB-to-RJ45 console cable
0404A1EE
