Connecting Console Cable - H3C LS-5500-28C-PWR-SI-OVS Installation Manual

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H3C S5500-SI Complete Series Ethernet Switches
Figure 3-25 Console cable
Table 3-3 Console cable pinouts
RJ-45
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

3.4.2 Connecting Console Cable

When you want to use the terminal to configure the switch, follow these steps to
connect a terminal device to your switch using Console cables:
Step 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.
Step 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.
Signal Direction
→
RTS
→
DTR
→
TXD
←
CD
GND —
←
RXD
←
DSR
←
CTS
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Chapter 3 Installing the Switch
DB-9 (MODEM)
7 8
4 6
3 2
1 5
5 5
2 3
6 4
8 7
DB-9
(CONSOLE)