Connecting the M7i Router to Management and Alarm Devices

Connecting the M7i Router to a Network for Out-of-Band Management

To connect the Routing Engine to a network for out-of-band management, insert an Ethernet cable with RJ-45/RJ-45 connectors into the MGMT port on the Routing Engine. One such cable is provided with the router (see Routing Engine Interface Cable and Wire Specifications for the M7i Router). Follow this procedure:

1. Plug one end of the Ethernet cable (Figure 1 shows the connector) into the MGMT port on the Routing EngineFigure 2 shows the layout of the ports on the Routing Engine.
2. Plug the other end of the cable into the network device.

Figure 1: Routing Engine Ethernet Cable Connector 

Figure 2: Routing Engine Interface Ports

Connecting the M7i Router to a Management Console or Auxiliary Device

To use a system console to configure and manage the Routing Engine, connect it to the CONSOLE port on the Routing Engine. To use a laptop, modem, or other auxiliary device, connect it to the AUX/MODEM port on the Routing Engine. Both ports accept an RS-232 (EIA-232) serial cable with DB-9/DB-9 connectors. One such cable is provided with the router. If you want to connect a device to both ports, you must supply another cable. See Routing Engine Interface Cable and Wire Specifications for the M7i Router. To connect a management console or auxiliary device:

1. Turn off the power to the console or auxiliary device.
2. Plug the female end (shown in Figure 3) of the provided console cable into the CONSOLE or AUX/MODEM port. Figure 2 shows the layout of the ports on the Routing Engine.
3. Plug the other end into the device's serial port. If necessary, use a cable with a DB-9 connector.

   For management consoles, configure the serial port to use the following default values: Baud rate—9600 Parity—N Data bits—8 Stop bits—1 Flow control—none

4. Tighten the screws on the connector.

Figure 3: Console and Auxiliary Serial Port Connector