Connecting The Console Cable; Connecting The 8-Pin Mj Console Cable - Digital Networks DECserver 716 Installation And User Manual

Connecting the Console Cable

This section describes how to connect the console cable to the DECserver.

Connecting the 8-Pin MJ Console Cable

Figure 5-1 shows how to connect the 8-Pin MJ console cable to Port 1 on the
DECserver.
Figure 5-1: Connecting the 8-Pin MJ Console Cable
To connect the
Step
1
2
3
For cable lengths, refer to Chapter 4, Cabling Requirements. For information on
connectors, refer to Appendix B, Connector and Pin Assignments.
1
2
console cable, complete the following steps:
8-Pin MJ
Action
Align the release tab (2) on the cable plug with the Port 1 connector (1)
on the DECserver.
Insert the plug into the port 1 connector (1) until the release tab snaps
into the locked position.
Connect the other end of the cable to a H8585-AA adapter on a PC
communication port with a DB9 plug port.
Connecting and Removing Cables and Adapters 5-3

Connecting the Console Cable

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