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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 Engine Figure 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 
Routing Engine Ethernet Cable Connector 
Figure 2: Routing Engine Interface Ports
Routing Engine Interface Ports

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