Chapter 15 Connecting Temporary Terminal And Attaching Peripherals - Cisco BPX-BXM-155-8DX Installation And Configuration Manual

Connecting Temporary Terminal and
Attaching Peripherals
This chapter explains how to set-up a temporary terminal or network management station for initial
power-up, and how to attach other peripherals:
• Temporarily Connecting a Terminal or NMS to the Control Port
• Connecting a Network Printer to the BPX Switch
Connecting Dial-In and Dial-Out Modems
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• Making External Clock Connections
A network must have at least one connection to a control terminal or Cisco WAN Manager network
management workstation. You use the Cisco WAN Manager network management workstation to
configure and maintain all nodes in a network and report network statistical data.
A network printer may be connected to the AUXILIARY port if you wish to print.
If you want to have Cisco Customer Service perform remote troubleshooting, you must attach a dial-in
modem to the network. See Connecting Dial-In and Dial-Out Modems, page 15-10
Before proceeding to this chapter, you should first complete the procedures in:
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and before that, the procedures in either:
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and before that, the procedures in either:
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Before attempting to attach equipment to the BPX switch, read the manufacturer's literature to ensure
that you have made the equipment ready for attachment.
For additional information, refer to these sources:
Release 9.3.0, Part Number 78-10674-01 Rev. D0, July 2001
Chapter 14, Connecting Cables
Chapter 13, Installing the BPX Switch Cards
Chapter 10, Installing the DC Shelf
Chapter 11, Installing the AC Shelf
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Chapter 12, Installing the T3/E3 Cable Management Tray
Chapter 8, Installation with Cisco Cabinets including 7000 Series Routers
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Chapter 9, Installation in Customer Cabinet
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