Replacing the Console or Auxiliary Cable on an MX960 Router
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 port on the Routing Engine. Both ports accept a cable with an RJ-45 connector. If you want to connect a device to both ports, you must supply two cables.
We no longer include a DB-9 to RJ-45 cable or a DB-9 to RJ-45 adapter with a CAT5E copper cable as part of the device package. If you require a console cable, you can order it separately with the part number JNP-CBL-RJ45-DB9 (DB-9 to RJ-45 adapter with a CAT5E copper cable).
To replace a cable connected to a management console or auxiliary device:
- Attach an ESD grounding strap to your bare wrist, and connect the other end of the strap to an ESD grounding point.
- Press the tab on the connector, and pull the connector straight out of the port.
- Disconnect the cable from the console or auxiliary device.
- Plug the RJ-45 end of the replacement serial cable into the CONSOLE or AUX port. Figure 1 shows the external device ports on the Routing Engine.
- Plug the female DB-9 end into the console or auxiliary device's serial port.
