2. Plug the RJ-45 end of the serial cable into the CONSOLE port on the Routing Engine (
shows the connector.
shows the ports.)
3. Plug the female DB-9 end into the device's serial port.
NOTE:
For console devices, configure the serial port to the following values:
•
Baud rate—9600
•
Parity—N
•
Data bits—8
•
Stop bits—1
•
Flow control—none
Figure 7: Routing Engine Console Cable Connector
Figure 8: Console Connections
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Console Server
PC
CONSOLE/AUX
port
Connect MIC Cables to the MX104 Router
1. Have ready a length of the type of cable used by the component. For MIC cable specifications, see the
MX Series Interface Module Reference
2. Remove the rubber safety plug from the cable connector port.
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