Juniper Networks MX240 manual Replacing the Management Ethernet Cable

Chapter 13: Replacing Hardware Components

Replacing the Management Ethernet Cable

To connect the Routing Engine to a network for out-of-band management, connect an Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connectors to the ETHERNET port on the Routing Engine. One such cable is provided with the router. For cable specifications, see “Routing Engine Interface Cable and Wire Specifications” on page 183.

Figure 48: Cable Connectors

Removing the Management Ethernet Cable

To remove the managment Ethernet cable:

1.Press the tab on the connector and pull the connector straight out of the port. Figure 48 on page 105 shows the connector.

2.Disconnect the cable from the network device.

Installing the Management Ethernet Cable

To install the management Ethernet cable:

1.Plug one end of the replacement cable into the ETHERNET port. Figure 47 on page 104 shows the external device ports on the Routing Engine.

2.Plug the other end of the cable into the network device.

Replacing the Console or Auxiliary Cable

To use a system console to configure and manage the Routing Engine, connect it to the CONSOLE port on the Routing Engine. To use a laptop, modem, or other auxiliary device, connect it to the AUX port on the Routing Engine. 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. If you want to connect a device to both ports, you must supply another cable. For cable specifications, see “Routing Engine Interface Cable and Wire Specifications” on page 183.

Disconnecting the Cable from a Management Console or Auxiliary Device

To disconnect a serial cable from a management console or auxiliary device:

1.Turn off the power to the console or auxiliary device.

2.Press the tab on the connector and pull the connector straight out of the CONSOLE or AUX port.

3.Disconnect the cable from the console or auxiliary device.

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