Figure 67: Db-9 Console And Auxiliary Serial Port Connector - Juniper TX MATRIX Hardware Manual

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console. To use a laptop, modem, or other auxiliary device, connect it to the
port on the TX-CIP that corresponds to the master host subsystem. Both ports accept
an RS-232 (EIA-232) serial cable with DB-9 connectors.
NOTE: If your TX Matrix router contains two host subsystems, we recommend
that you connect each TX-CIP to the system console.
To connect the cables for a management console or auxiliary device:
Attach an electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap to your bare wrist, and connect
1.
the strap to one of the ESD points on the chassis.
If necessary, turn off the power to the console or auxiliary device.
2.
Connect the female end (shown in Figure 67 on page 120) of a serial cable into the
3.
appropriate CONSOLE
This port connects to the Routing Engine in the upper Routing Engine slot (
Using a 2.5-mm flat-blade screwdriver, tighten the screws on the connector.
4.
Attach the other end of the cable to the console or auxiliary device.
5.
Plug the female end of another serial cable into the appropriate
6.
port on
AUXILIARY TX-CIP-1
Routing Engine slot (
RE1
Using a 2.5-mm flat-blade screwdriver, tighten the screws on the connector.
7.
Attach the other end of the cable to the console or auxiliary device.
8.

Figure 67: DB-9 Console and Auxiliary Serial Port Connector

or AUXILIARY port on TX-CIP-0
. This port connects to the Routing Engine in the lower
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AUXILIARY
(see Figure 68 on page 121).
RE0
CONSOLE or
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