Attaching A Pc, Terminal, Or Modem - 3Com NETBuilder II Installing Instruction

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a
Install the brackets to the sides of the chassis
with the screws provided. Use front or rear
holes in the bracket, depending on the depth
requirement of your rack.
Attaching a PC,
Terminal, or Modem
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To install your Extended chassis in a rack, follow the steps in Figure 3-3.
Figure 3-3 Installing an Extended Chassis in a Rack
Attaching a PC, terminal, or modem to your main processor module allows you
to perform the following tasks:
Modify firmware parameters.
Configure the bridge/router software.
Review startup and system operation messages. Some of the
messages displayed by the terminal are more detailed than the information
displayed on the LCD. These detailed messages may help you troubleshoot
startup or operation problems. For more information, refer to the appropriate
main processor module guide.
To connect a PC, terminal, or modem to your main processor, follow
these steps:
1 Obtain a cable to connect the device to the CONSOLE port on the front panel
of the main processor module.
Figure 3-4 shows the pinouts for a 9-pin female to 9-pin female PC cable. A
null modem-type cable can be used.
Figure 3-5 shows the pinouts for a 9-pin female to 25-pin terminal cable. A
null modem-type cable can be used.
Figure 3-6 shows the pinouts for a 9-pin female to 25-pin male modem cable. A
straight-through-type cable can be used.
WARNING: To eliminate cable noise emission in excess of FCC Part 15,
Subpart J, and EN55022 B, this device cable should be shielded and have
connectors with metallic backshells.
OUTER
b
Select the holes on the rack that you will be using and
install locking nuts on them (see detail at right).
c
Bolt chassis into rack with bolts provided.