Two 10/100Base-T Ethernet portsEach accepts an RJ-45 (male) connector,
providing an out-of-band connection for LAN access through a Telnet session,
SSH, or SNMP.
One RS-232 management portAccepts a DB-9 (female) connector. This port
provides direct CLI access from a console terminal.
The management port is considered a data terminal equipment (DTE) interface.
Direct connection to a terminal or PC (which also has DTE interfaces) requires a
crossover cable.
See Setting the Initial Configuration on page 21 for more information about
management access.
Connecting to the Network
To connect the system to the network:
1. Insert an Ethernet cable (RJ-45) connector into the 10/100Base-T (RJ-45) port on
the system 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 system, 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 system.
To connect the console:
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 Ethernet Interfaces
Port ETH0 and ETH1 on the C2000 model and the C4000 model accept RJ-45
10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet (copper) interfaces. Port ETH2 and port ETH3 on the
C2000 model and the C4000 model accept SFPs.
Cabling the System for Power
After you have correctly cabled the system, you can then attach the power cord. See
Figure 8 and Figure 10. See System Specifications on page 35 for the power
requirements for the system.
To cable the system for power:
1. Insert the power cord into the AC power IEC receptacle.
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