Connecting and Removing Cables and Adapters 5-3
Connecting the Console Cable
Connecting the Console Cable
This section describes how to connect the console cable to the DECserver.
Connecting the 8-Pin MJ Console Cable
Figure 5-1 shows how to connect the 8-Pin MJ console cable to Port 1 on the
DECserver.
Figure 5-1: Connecting the 8-Pin MJ Console Cable
To connect the 8-Pin MJ console cable, complete the following steps:
For cable lengths, refer to Chapter 4, Cabling Requirements. For information on
connectors, refer to Appendix B, Connector and Pin Assignments.
Step Action
1 Align the release tab (2) on the cable plug with the Port 1 connector (1)
on the DECserver.
2 Insert the plug into the port 1 connector (1) until the release tab snaps
into the locked position.
3 Connect the other end of the cable to a H8585-AA adapter on a PC
communication port with a DB9 plug port.
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