HP MSR4000 Router Series Installation Guide

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Figure 29 Connecting a DC power cord for the router
Verifying the installation
After you complete the installation, verify that:
• There is enough space for heat dissipation around the router, and the rack or workbench is stable.
• USB devices and interface modules are correctly installed.
• The router, rack, and power cords are correctly grounded.
• The correct power source is used.
Powering on and configuring the router
Logging in through the console port
Connecting a console cable
You can log in only through the console port by using a console or USB console cable the first time you
log in to your router.
IMPORTANT:
W
hen you connect a PC to a powered-on router, connect the RJ-45 connector to the router after
connecting the DB-9 connector of the console cable to the PC.
To connect a console cable:
1. Plug the DB-9 female connector to the serial port of the configuration terminal.
2. Connect the RJ-45 connector to the console port of the router.