Juniper OCX1100, Hardware Manual

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For information about configuring and managing an OCX1100 switch by using the RJ-45
console port, see
“Connecting a Device to a Management Console by Using an RJ-45
Connector” on page 86 .
Before you begin connecting an OCX1100 switch by using Mini-USB Type-B console port:
•
Ensure that the USB to Serial driver is installed on the host machine. You can download
the driver from
https://webdownload.juniper.net/swdl/dl/secure/site/1/record/5029.html
.
• Ensure that the hyper terminal properties of the console server or laptop are set as
follows:
•
Baud rate—115,200
•
Flow control—None
• Data—8
• Parity—None
•
Stop bits—1
•
DCD state—Disregard
Ensure that you have the following parts and tools available:
•
1 mini-USB cable with Standard-A and Mini-USB Type- B (5-pin) connectors (provided).
To connect the switch to the console by using Mini-USB Type-B console port:
1.
Connect the Standard-A connector of the mini-USB cable to the host machine (PC
or Laptop).
2.
Connect the Mini-USB Type-B (5-pin) connector of the mini-USB cable to the Mini-USB
Type-B console port on the switch.
3.
Set the Mini-USB Type-B console port as the active console port by using the command
port-type
.
For information about configuring the console port type, see Configuring the Console
Port Type (CLI Procedure) .
4.
Reboot the switch.
After the connection is established, the Mini-USB Type-B becomes the active console
port. The host machine connected to the Mini-USB Type-B console port displays log
messages and lets you control switch functionality through it.
Related
Documentation
Configuring the Console Port Type (CLI Procedure)
•
•
Connecting a Device to a Network for Out-of-Band Management on page 85
•
Console Port Connector Pinout Information on page 55
•
Console Port Connector Pinout Information for an OCX1100 Switch
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