Connecting A Fiber-Optic Cable - Juniper MX2020 Hardware Manual

NOTE: If your laptop or PC does not have a DB-9 male connector pin and you want to connect
your laptop or PC directly to the device, use a combination of the RJ-45 to DB-9 female adapter
supplied with the device and a USB to DB-9 male adapter. You must provide the USB to DB-9
male adapter.
To connect the device to a management console (see
1. Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the console port (labeled CON, CONSOLE, or CON1) on the
device.
2. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the console server (see
management console (see
Figure 293: Connecting a Device to a Management Console Through a Console Server
CON
To Console Port
Figure 294: Connecting a Device Directly to a Management Console

Connecting a Fiber-Optic Cable

Before you begin to connect a fiber-optic cable to an optical transceiver installed in a device, ensure that
you have taken the necessary precautions for safe handling of lasers (see
and Warnings" on page
Figure 294 on page
CON
To Console Port
755).
Figure 293 on page 654
654).
Console Server
Laptop CPU
and Figure 294 on page
Figure 293 on page 654) or
PC
"Laser and LED Safety Guidelines
654
654):