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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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Chapter 13: Replacing Hardware Components