Hitachi GR2000-B Series quick start Setup Terminal and Cable Connections, Connecting Cable

Setup Process

2.9The Setup Terminal and Cable Connections

A personal computer or terminal is used to connect to the CONSOLE port on the GR2000-B to perform initial setup.

2.9.1Setup Terminal

Prepare a personal computer or a workstation which supports the following features mentioned in Table 2-1below.

Table 2-1 Specifications Required for Setup Terminals

Category		Specification
Communication port		RS￿232C
Communication software		Hyperterminal utility in Windows 95/98 or other similar
		terminal communication software.
Communication	Transfer Protocol	ZMODEM
settings
	Parameter	8-bits data, 1 stop bit, no parity
	Speed in bps (Note)	19200, 9600, 4800, 2400, or 1200
Other features		CD￿ROM drive

Note: Set to default of 9600 bit/s as shipped from factory.

2.9.2Connecting Cable

The RS￿232C cable, a cross-cable having a D￿sub 9-pin (female) on each end, is required to connect GR2000-B to a setup terminal. Table 2-2below shows the pin arrangement of the RS-232C cable.

Table 2-2 Pinout for RS-232C Cable

No.		Router Side: 9 Pins (Female)		Physical Connection	Console Side: 9 Pins (Female)
		Pin Number	Signal Name		Pin Number	Signal Name
1	5		SG		5	GND
2	3		SD		2	RX
3	2		RD		3	TX
4	7		RS		1	DCD
5	8		CS		8	CTS
6	1		CD		7	RTS
7	6		DR		4	DTR
8	4		ER		6	DSR

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