Connecting Interface Cables; Connecting Console Cable - 3Com H3C SECPATH F5000-A5 ADVANCED VPN FIREWALL 12-PORT GIGABIT ETHERNET MODULE Installation Manual

Step1 Move the power switch to the OFF position.
Step2 Remove the DC input terminals with a Philips screwdriver.
Step3 Attach the end marked with "–" of the supplied blue DC power cable to the negative terminal (–) on the
power module and fasten the screw.
Step4 Attach the end marked with "+" of the supplied blue DC power cable to the passive terminal (+) on the
power module and fasten the screw.
Step5 Connect the other end of the DC power cables to the wiring terminals of the DC power supply.
Step6 Move the power switch to the ON position.
Step7 Check the status of the power LED, PWR, on the front panel of the firewall. For the status of the power
LED, see Table 4-3.
When connecting DC power cables, pay attention to the labels on the power cable to avoid incorrect
connection.

Connecting Interface Cables

Connecting Console Cable

Follow these steps to connect the Console cable:
Step1 Select a configuration terminal.
A configuration terminal can be a standard ASCII terminal with an RS232 serial interface, or a common
PC.
Step2 Connect the Console cable.
Disconnect the power supply to the firewall. Connect the RJ-45 connector of the console cable to the
Console port on the firewall, and the DB-9 female connector to the serial interface on the configuration
terminal.
Step3 Power on the firewall after verifying the connection.
After performing verification, power on the devices. The configuration terminal displays the startup
banner of the firewall. For details, refer to "Firewall Power-on" in Chapter 5 "Starting and Configuring the
Firewall."
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