6. Plug one end of another copper cable with RJ-45 connectors into the CON or AUX port on the Control
Board or RCB in slot CB1.
7. Attach the other end of the cable to the console or auxiliary device.
Figure 9: Connecting to the Console or Auxiliary Port on the Control Board or RCB
Connect the PTX3000 to a Network for Out-of-Band Management
To connect the management Ethernet ports on each Control Board or Routing and Control Board (RCB)
to a network for management of the PTX3000, connect a UTP Category 5 Ethernet cable with an RJ-45
connector to the HOST/ETHERNET port on a Control Board, or the MGT port on an RCB.
NOTE:
For PTX3000 routers with two host subsystems, we recommend that you connect both
host subsystems to a network. One cable is provided in the accessory box. To connect another
cable to the management Ethernet ports on the second Control Board or RCB, you must provide
an additional cable.
To connect a cable to a network device:
1. To connect the PTX3000 to external devices, you need an electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding
wrist strap (provided in the accessory box).
2. Attach an ESD grounding strap to your bare wrist, and connect the strap to the ESD point on the chassis.
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