Foundry NetIron MLX Series Installation and Basic Configuration Guide
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© 2008 Foundry Networks, Inc.
December 2008
Attaching a PC or Terminal to the Console Port or Ethernet Port
The management module’s Console port (which has a male DB-9 serial connector), and 10BaseT/100Base TX
Ethernet port (which has an RJ-45 UTP connector) allow you to attach a PC or terminal. From the Console port,
you can access the NetIron MLX Series router’s CLI directly from the PC or terminal or via a Telnet connection to
the PC or terminal. From the Ethernet port, you can access the NetIron MLX Series router’s CLI or Web
management interface directly from the PC or terminal or via a Telnet connection to the PC or terminal.
Before performing this task, you need the following items:
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PC running a terminal emulation application or a terminal.
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If connecting the PC or terminal to the Console port, a straight-through EIA/TIA DB-9 serial cable with one
end terminated in a female DB-9 connector and the other end terminated in a male or female DB-9 or DB-25
connector, depending on the specifications of your PC or terminal. You can order the serial cable separately
from Foundry Networks or build your own cable. If you prefer to build your own, see the pinout information in
“Console Port Pin Assignments” on page 8-5.
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If connecting the PC or terminal to the Ethernet port, a Category 5 UTP crossover cable, which you must
supply. For information about the management port pin assignments, see “Management Port Pin
Assignments” on page 8-6.
To attach a PC or terminal to the Console port or Ethernet port, do the following:
1.
Connect a PC or terminal to the Console port or Ethernet port using the appropriate cable.
2.
Open the terminal emulation program, and set the session parameters as follows:
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Baud: 9600 bps
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Data bits: 8
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Parity: None
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Stop bits: 1
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Flow control: None
Attaching the Management Module’s Ethernet Port to a Network
The management module’s 10BaseT/100BaseTX/1000BaseTX Ethernet (management) port (RJ-45 UTP
connector) allows you to connect the management port to a network. A management station in your existing
management network can then access a NetIron MLX Series router using the IronView Network Manager.
To attach the management module’s Ethernet port to a network, you need a Category 5 UTP straight-through
cable (not supplied by Foundry). Connect one end of the straight-through cable to the management port and the
other end to the network.
Powering-On the Power Source
After you complete the hardware installation, you can power-on your power source:
1.
Verify that all modules and power supplies are fully and properly installed and no module slots are uncovered.
CAUTION:
If you do not install a module in a slot, you must keep the slot blank in place. If you run the chassis
with an uncovered slot, the system may overheat.
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If you are supplying a DC power source to a NetIron MLX Series chassis, attach the power cables to the DC
power supply as described in the appropriate section:
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“Connecting DC Power to a NetIron MLX-4 Chassis” on page 3-10
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“Connecting DC Power to a NetIron MLX-8 Chassis” on page 3-18
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“Connecting DC Power to a NetIron MLX-16 Chassis” on page 3-27
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“Connecting DC Power to a NetIron MLX-32 Chassis” on page 3-47
