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Accessing the device for the first time
Connecting the console cable
CAUTION:
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To connect a PC to an operating device, first connect the PC end. To disconnect a PC from an
operating device, first disconnect the device end.
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If the PC does not have a RS-232 serial port but has a USB port, use a USB-to-RS-232 converter
and install the corresponding driver for console cable connection.
To connect the console cable, connect the DB-9 connector (female) of the console cable to the
RS-232 serial port on the configuration terminal and the RJ-45 connector to the console port of the
device.
Figure2-18 Connecting the console cable
Setting configuration terminal parameters
To configure and manage the device through the console port, you must run a terminal emulator
program on your PC. You can use the emulator program to connect a network device, a Telnet site,
or an SSH site. For more information about the terminal emulator programs, see the user guides for
these programs.
Configure the configuration terminal parameters as follows:
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Baud rate
—9600.
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Data bits
—8.
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Stop bits
—1.
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Parity
—none.
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Flow control
—none.
Starting the device
WARNING!
Before powering on the device, locate the switch for the power source so that you can cut off power
promptly in case of an emergency.
To start the device:
