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PC or terminal to console or Ethernet port connection steps
Follow these steps to attach a PC or terminal to the console port or Ethernet port.
1. Connect a PC or terminal to the console port or Ethernet port using the appropriate cable.
2. Open the terminal emulation program, and set the session parameters as follows:
Activating the power source
When you complete the hardware installation, you are ready to activate the power source.
Power source activation steps
1. Verify that all modules and power supplies are properly installed and all empty slots are
CAUTION
If you do not install a module in a slot, you must keep the slot blank in place. If you run the router
with an uncovered slot, the system may overheat.
2. If you are supplying AC power to your router, attach one end of an AC power cord to each
DANGER
If the installation requires a different power cord than the one supplied with the router, make
sure you use a power cord displaying the mark of the safety agency that defines the regulations
for power cords in your country. The mark is your assurance that the power cord can be used
safely with the router.
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For console port connections, a straight-through EIA or TIA DB-9 serial cable with one end
terminated in a female DB-9 connector and the other end terminated in a male or female DB-9
or DB-25 connector, depending on the specifications of your PC or terminal. You can order this
cable from Dell or build your own cable. If you build your own cable, refer to the pinout
information in
"Console port pin assignments"
For Ethernet port connections, a Category 5 UTP crossover cable, which you must supply. For
information about the management port pin assignments, refer to
assignments"
on page 179.
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Baud: 9600 bps
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Data bits: 8
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Parity: None
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Stop bits: 1
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Flow control: None
covered by slot blanks.
installed AC power supply as described in the appropriate section:
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"Connecting AC power"
Insert the other end of each cable into a 115V/120V wall outlet.
on page 178.
on page 67
Activating the power source
"Management port pin
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