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Connecting and Routing the Cables
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Figure 4-16 Connections for a Management Workstation
Local or Remote Console Terminal
A local or remote console terminal is connected to the SmartEdge 400 router using the Craft port on the
front of a controller card. This type of connection provides access to the SmartEdge OS CLI, either directly
or through a terminal server. Figure 4-17 shows the connection to the Craft port.
This port is always available; all system messages are directed to this port during a reload operation.
Figure 4-17 Connections for a Local or Remote Console
Note A null modem is needed when connecting this cable to a modem; it is not needed when connecting
it to a PC or terminal server.