Juniper Networks 8 manual Connecting to the Network, Cabling the Router for Power

ERX 8.0.x Hardware Guide

Connecting to the Network

To connect the router to the network:

1.Insert an Ethernet cable (RJ-45) connector into the 10/100Base-T (RJ-45) port on the SRP I/O module until it clicks into place.

2.Connect the other end of the cable to the appropriate Ethernet network for an out-of-band connection.

Connecting to a Console Terminal

When you connect a console directly to the router SRP I/O module, use a cable appropriate for your terminal connector. The cable must have a female DB-9 connector to attach to the RS-232 port on the SRP I/O module.

To connect the console to the SRP I/O module:

1.Insert the female DB-9 connector into the RS-232 port, and tighten the screws.

2.Connect the other end of the cable to your terminal’s serial port (VT100/ANSI).

Cabling the Router for Power

After you have correctly cabled the modules and I/O modules, you must attach grounding and electrical wires before you attempt system power-up. Three main tasks are involved:

1.Switch all router power switches to OFF.

CAUTION: Switches may have inadvertently flipped to ON during shipping and installation.

2.Connect the grounding wires to the chassis.

WARNING: Always connect the grounding wires first (before connecting the power cables) and disconnect them last when installing or servicing the router.

3.Connect the power cables (AC or DC) to the power input modules.

See “System Specifications” on page 119 for the power requirements for ERX routers. Table 9 identifies the power input module cabling requirements, and Figure 26 shows the main components of a power input module.

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