HP AR 18 Router manual Connecting the Router to a Console Terminal, Console cable

Installation Manual	Chapter 2 Installing the Router
H3C AR 18-2X Series Routers

Step 4: Check that the PWR LED on the front panel of the router is ON. If the LED is OFF, repeat steps 2 through 4.

Caution:

If the PWR LED is still off after you repeat steps 2 through 4 several times, refer to “Chapter 4 Troubleshooting” for a solution.

2.5Connecting the Router to a Console Terminal

I.Console cable

The console cable has an RJ45 connector at one end and a DB9 (female) connector at the other end.

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Figure 2-4Console cable assembly

II. Connecting the console cable

Follow these steps to connect the router to a console terminal:

Step 1: Select a console terminal.

The console terminal can be either a standard ASCII terminal with an RS-232 serial interface or more commonly, a PC.

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