HP 5000 Router Installing the Router, On the Workbench, Connecting the Power, Cable, Terminal

		Installing the Router on the Workbench 19
Installing the Router	You can install any Router 5000 on a workbench.
on the Workbench	To install the router on a workbench, take the following precautions:
	■ Ensure that the workbench is smooth and stable.
	■ Leave a heat-dissipation clearance of 10 cm (4 in) around the router.
	■ Do not put heavy objects on the router.
Connecting the Power	To connect the router to the power outlet and confirm that the PGND wire is
Cable	properly grounded, do the following:
	1 Connect the output end of the power socket on the rear panel of the router.
	2 Connect the input end to the AC power outlet.
	3 Turn on the power switch on the router.
	4 Confirm that the router has power by checking whether the POWER LED is on.
Connecting the Router	The Router 5000 provides a console port, through which you can configure the
to the Console	router.
Terminal	The console cable is an 8-core shielded cable. The end that is used to connect to
	the console port of the router has an RJ-45 connector. At the other end of the
	console cable has both a DB-9 (female) adapter and a DB-25 (female) adapter. Use
	the appropriate connector for the port on the console terminal.
	Figure 10 Console Cable Assembly
	Enlarged A side	DB25 Female

8P8C Plug

Enlarged B side

DB9 Female

Enlarged C side

To connect the router to a console terminal:

1Turn off power to the router.

2Select a console terminal — This can be either a standard ASCII terminal with an RS-232 serial port, or a PC.

3Connect the cable — Turn the power switch off, and then connect the serial interface of the console cable to the console port of the router.