Routing Engine Srx5K-Re-1800X4 Overview - Juniper SRX5400 Hardware Manual

Routing Engine SRX5K-RE-1800X4 Overview

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The enhanced Routing Engine is an Intel-based PC platform that runs Junos OS. Software processes that
run on the Routing Engine maintain the routing tables, manage the routing protocols used on the device,
control the device interfaces, control some chassis components, and provide the interface for system
management and user access to the device.The Routing Engine must be installed directly into the
SRX5K-SCBE. A USB port on the Routing Engine accepts a USB memory device that allows you to load
Junos OS. Figure 27 on page 57
Figure 27: SRX5K-RE-1800X4 Routing Engine
Three ports located on the Routing Engine connect to one or more external devices on which system
administrators can issue Junos OS CLI commands to manage the firewall.
The ports function as follows:
• AUX–Connects the Routing Engine to a laptop, modem, or other auxiliary device through a serial
cable with an RJ-45 connector.
• CONSOLE–Connects the Routing Engine to a system console through a serial cable with an RJ-45
connector.
shows the Routing Engine.
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