Step 5: Connect External Devices and DPC or PIC Cables
Connect to a Network for Out-of-Band Management
Connect a Management Console
Connect the Line Card Cables
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Figure 8: Routing Engine Management Ports
Connect to a Network for Out-of-Band Management on page 15
Connect a Management Console on page 15
Connect the Line Card Cables on page 15
Turn off the power to the management device.
1.
Plug one end of the RJ-45 Ethernet cable into the appropriate
2.
Routing Engine.
Plug the other end of the cable into the network device.
3.
Turn off the power to the management device.
1.
Plug the RJ-45 end of the serial cable into the appropriate
2.
the Routing Engine.
Plug the female DB-9 end of the serial cable into the device's serial port.
3.
Have ready a length of the type of cable used by the line card. For cable specifications,
1.
see the
MX Series Interface Module Reference
If the cable connector port is covered by a rubber safety plug, remove the plug.
2.
WARNING:
Do not look directly into a fiber-optic transceiver or into the
ends of fiber-optic cables. Fiber-optic transceivers and fiber-optic cable
connected to a transceiver emit laser light that can damage your eyes.
CAUTION:
Do not leave a fiber-optic transceiver uncovered except when
inserting or removing cable. The safety cap keeps the port clean and
prevents accidental exposure to laser light.
Step 5: Connect External Devices and DPC or PIC Cables
ETHERNET
CONSOLE
.
port on the
or
AUX
port on
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