Hillstone A200 Series, Hardware Reference Manual

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Check the following specifications when installing the device on a workbench:
 Make sure the workbench is stable and well grounded.
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Make sure the intake and the exhaust vents are unblocked, and keep the device well
ventilated.
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Do not place any heavy object on the top of the chassis.
Connecting Cables
The cable connection of A200 series equipment includes configuration cable connection, Ethernet
cable connection and power cable connection..
Connecting the Console Cable
The A200-Series device provides an RS-232C asynchronous serial console (CON) port, through which
you can configure the device. The console cable is an 8-core shielded cable, which has an RJ-45
connector that can be connected to the Console port of the device and a DB-9 (female) connector that
can be connected to the serial port of a console terminal.
To connect the device and the console terminal, take the following steps:
1. Select a console terminal. You may choose an ordinary PC or a standard ASCII terminal
with an RS-232C serial port.