Connecting and Routing the Cables
Installing the Hardware 4-15
Connections for Management Access
Connecting a console terminal or management workstation to the SmartEdge 100 router is often a two-stage
process. Initially the console terminal is connected to the Craft port (also referred to as the console port) to
configure the Ethernet port (also referred to as the management port); configuring the management port and
modifying the configuration of the console port is described in the Ports, Circuits, and Tunnels
Configuration Guide for the SmartEdge OS. When the configuration is complete, you might need to alter
the connections for normal operations.
This section describes all types of management access connections:
• Management Workstation
• Local or Remote Console Terminal
Management Workstation
A management workstation is connected to the SmartEdge 100 router using the upper Ethernet port on the
front panel. This type of connection provides access to the SmartEdge OS command-line interface (CLI)
after you have configured the port. Figure 4-10 shows the connection to the Ethernet management port.
Two types of connections are supported:
• Local connection using a shielded Ethernet crossover cable
• Remote connection using a shielded Ethernet straight cable
Neither type of connection is suitable during a reload operation, because the Ethernet management port is
disabled until the reload is complete.
Figure 4-10 Connection for a Management Workstation
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