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2. Connect the other end of the cable to the management network device.
Figure 37: Connect a PTX10001-36MR to a Network for Out-of-Band Management
Connect the PTX10001-36MR to a Management Console
Ensure that you have an RJ-45 to DB-9 rollover cable available. An RJ-45 cable with an RJ-45 to DB-9
adapter is provided with the PTX10001-36MR.
NOTE: If your laptop or PC does not have a DB-9 plug connector pin and you want to connect
your laptop or PC directly to the PTX10001-36MR, use a combination of the RJ-45 cable and
RJ-45 to DB-9 adapter (provided) and a USB to DB-9 plug adapter (not provided).
The PTX10001-36MR has a console port with an RJ-45 connector. Use the console port to connect the
device directly to a management console, such as a laptop, or to a console server.
To connect the PTX10001-36MR to a management console (see
page
97):
1. Connect one end of the RJ-45 Ethernet cable to the console port (labeled COM/ToD).
Figure 38 on page 97
or
96
Figure 39 on
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