Juniper MX10008, Hardware Manual

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Connecting an MX10008 Router to a Management Console
The MX10008 router has a console port with an RJ-45 connector. Use the console port to connect the
device to a management console or to a console server.
Ensure that you have an RJ-45 to DB-9 rollover cable available. An RJ-45 cable with an RJ-45 to DB-9
adapter is provided with the device.
NOTE: If your laptop or PC does not have a DB-9 male connector pin and you want to connect
your laptop or PC directly to the MX10008 router, use a combination of the RJ-45 cable and RJ-45
to DB-9 adapter supplied with the device and a USB to DB-9 male adapter. You must provide the
USB to DB-9 male adapter.
To connect the MX10008 router to a management console (see Figure 68 on page 166 and
Figure 69 on page 166 ):
1. Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the console port (labeled CON).
2. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable into the console server (see Figure 68 on page 166 ) or
management console (see Figure 69 on page 166 ).
Figure 68: Connecting the MX10008 Router to a Management Console Through a Console Server
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Laptop CPU
To Console Port
CON
Figure 69: Connecting the MX10008 Router Directly to a Management Console
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Laptop CPU
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port (on device)
CON
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