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Connecting an MX2000 Router to a Console or Auxiliary Device
To use a system console to configure and manage the Routing Engine, connect it to the appropriate
CONSOLE port on the RCB interface. To use a laptop, modem, or other auxiliary device, connect it to the
AUX port on the RCB interface. Both ports accept a cable with an RJ-45 connector. One serial cable with
an RJ-45 connector and a DB-9 connector is provided with the router. To connect a device to the CONSOLE
port and another device to the AUX port, you must supply an additional cable.
WARNING:
the console or auxiliary devices (see
page 142).
To connect a management console or auxiliary device:
1. Turn off power to the console or auxiliary device.
2. Plug the RJ-45 end of the serial cable (see
port on the RCB interface.
auxiliary and console ports.
3. Plug the female DB-9 end into the device's serial port.
NOTE:
For console devices, configure the serial port to the following values:
Baud rate—9600
Parity—N
Data bits—8
Stop bits—1
Flow control—none
The MX2000 router must be adequately grounded before powering on
"MX2000 Router Grounding Specifications" on
Figure 141 on page
Figure 140 on page 340
340) into the AUX port or CONSOLE
shows the ports. Table 85 on page 340
343
describes the