Connecting a Console Cable
This section describes how to use a console cable to connect the PC to the console port of the NIP. Then you can use the terminal software installed on the PC to access the CLI of the NIP.
Precautions
Check construction conditions.
Check whether the PC is ready, the NIP is installed, and the ports for the connections are planned.
Label the cables.
The cables must be labeled before being connected to the devices.
Make sure that the PC and the NIP are connected to one grounding point; otherwise, the console port of the NIP may be damaged.
Before connecting a cable, note the label on the port and make sure that the cable is inserted into the correct port. Otherwise, the port module or the NIP might be damaged.
If an RJ45 console port is used, you are advised to use the console cable delivered with the NIP. Using the cables of other vendors might cause unexpected faults.
- The RJ45 and mini USB console ports cannot be used at the same time. If both ports are connected, only the mini USB console port is available.
Procedure
- Before you install the console cable, attach temporary labels to both ends of the cable for distinction.
- Connect the console cable.
Use the RJ45 console port as the configuration port.
Connect the RJ45 connector of the console cable to the RJ45 console port of the NIP.
Connect the DB9 connector of the console cable to the COM port of the PC.
Figure 3-35 Connecting the console cable to the NIP
Use the mini USB console port as the configuration port.
Connect the mini USB connector of the USB cable to the mini USB console port of the NIP.
Connect the USB connector of the USB cable to the USB port of the PC.
Figure 3-36 Connecting the console cable to the NIP
- Remove the temporary labels on the cable and attach new labels 2 cm away from the connectors.
Follow-up Procedure
Perform the following checks after the installation:
Ensure that the labels attached to both ends of the cable are correct, clear, neat, and affixed in the same direction.
Ensure that the cable and connectors are free of any damage or breakage and connected properly and reliably.
To ensure that the PC can configure, manage, and maintain the NIP through the mini USB console port, install the mini USB drive program on the PC. You can log in to https://support.huawei.com/enterprisehttps://support.huawei.com, choose , click the corresponding software version node, and download MiniUSB_driver_en.zip to obtain the mini USB drive program and the installation method.
Before you plug in/out the USB cable or power on the NIP again after you power it off, you must disable the serial port communication software first. Otherwise, the PC may fail to load the mini USB drive program, causing the serial port unavailable. If this fault occurs, you need to disable the serial port communication software, re-plug in the USB cable, and enable the serial port communication software again.
For details on the login through the console port, refer to the Administrator Guide.