HP A5120 EI Series Installation Guide

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Accessing the switch for the first time
Setting up the configuration environment
To set up the configuration environment, connect a terminal (such as a PC) to the console port on the
switch with a console cable.
Figure 31 Connect the console port to a terminal
Connecting the console cable
Console cable
A console cable is an 8-core shielded cable, with a crimped RJ-45 connector at one end for connecting
to the console port of the switch, and a DB-9 female connector at the other end for connecting to the
serial port on the console terminal.
Figure 32 Console cable
Main label
1
8
B side
B
Pos.9
Pos.1
A side
A

HP A5120 EI Series Specifications

General

Brand	HP
Model	A5120 EI Series
Category	Switch
Language	English