Installation Manual
H3C S5500-EI Series Ethernet Switches
Chapter 3 Installation
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RJ-45
Signal
Direction
DB9(MODEM)
DB9(CONSOLE)
7 DSR
←
6
4
8 CTS
←
8
7
3.4.2 Connection Procedure
When you want to use the terminal to configure the switch, follow these steps to
connect a terminal device to the switch using the console cable:
1)
Plug the DB-9 female connector of the console cable to the serial port of the PC or
terminal where the switch is to be configured.
2) Connect the RJ-45 connector of the console cable to the console port of the
switch.
Caution:
Pay attention to the mark on the console port and be sure to plug the connector to the
right port.
Note:
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When connecting a PC to a powered-on switch, you are recommended to connect
the DB-9 connector of the console cable to the PC before connecting the RJ-45
connector to the switch.
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When disconnecting a PC from a powered-on switch, you are recommended to
disconnect the DB-9 connector of the console cable from the PC after disconnecting
the RJ-45 connector from the switch.
3.5 Installing and Removing Optional Interface Modules
The S5500-EI series provide two 10 GE extended module slots on the rear panel. You
can select the following extended modules:
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One-port 10 GE XFP interface module
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Dual-port 10 GE XFP interface module
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Short-haul dual-port 10 GE CX4 interface modules