Huawei USG6000 Series Hardware Manual page 221

HUAWEI USG6000 Unified Security Gateway
Hardware Guide
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Procedure
Step 1 Before you install the console cable, attach temporary labels to both ends of the cable for
distinction.
Step 2 Connect the console cable.
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Make sure that the PC and the USG are connected to one grounding point; otherwise, the
console port of the USG 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 USG might be damaged.
If an RJ45 console port is used, you are advised to use the console cable delivered with the
USG. 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.
If a mini USB console port is used, you can purchase the USB cable as required.
Use the RJ45 console port as the configuration port.
Connect the RJ45 connector of the console cable to the RJ45 console port of the USG.
Connect the DB9 connector of the console cable to the COM port of the PC.
Figure 2-42 Connecting the console cable to the USG
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
USG.
Connect the USB connector of the USB cable to the USB port of the PC.
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