Ethernet management ports are primarily used as Telnet ports into the Cisco NCS 4009 chassis; they are
also used for booting or accessing Cisco software images over a network to which an Ethernet port is
directly connected. We strongly caution you to consider the security implications of enabling routing
functions on these ports.
Caution
The Ethernet interfaces on the RP are end station devices only, not repeaters.
Note
Follow these steps to connect an Ethernet cable to the RP RJ-45 Ethernet receptacle:
Procedure
Step 1
Plug the cable directly into the RJ-45 receptacle.
Step 2
Connect the network end of your RJ-45 cable to a switch, hub, repeater, or other external equipment.
Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 4000 Series
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Installing Route Processor Cards, Fabric Cards, and Line Cards
Connecting to the Ethernet Management Ports