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Connecting Directly to the ERX System
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 a
console directly to the system:
1 Connect the female DB-9 connector to the RS-232 port on the
system’s SRP I/O module. See Figure 5-1.
2 Connect the crossover adapter connector to your PC’s serial port.
Figure 5-1 ERX-700 series and ERX-1400 series management ports
3 Power up the system.
When you power up the system, the CLI appears on your console’s
screen. The system is now in User Exec mode, and you can begin
configuration. For more information on using the CLI and
configuring the system, see the ERX System Basics Configuration
Guide.
Note: Direct access through the RS-232 serial port allows you to monitor the
system as it boots.
Assigning an IP Address
When your console is ready to communicate with the system, power up
the system (see Chapter 6, Powering Up the System), and set an IP
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