Chapter 1 Overview
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User’s Guide
P
ORT
AND
P
OWER
C
ONNECTORS
The rear panel of the NetScreen-5XT contains port and power connectors.
The NetScreen-5XT includes the following ports:
•
A Console port, for connecting to serial terminal emulation programs such as
HyperTerminal.
•
A Modem port.
•
Four Trusted interface ports for connecting the device directly to computers or to
an internal switch or hub.
•
An Untrusted interface port, for connecting the device to your external router,
DSL modem, or cable modem.
The following table describes the ports on the device:
The NetScreen-5XT runs at 100-240 VAC +/- 10% (AC volts) and 12 watts. When properly
connected to an AC power source, the power LED on the faceplate glows solid green.
When power fails, the power LED turns off.
Port
Description
ConnectorType
Speed/Protocol
Console
Enables a serial connection to establish
terminal sessions with the system. Used for
launching Command Line Interface (CLI)
sessions.
DB-9 (DTE)
9600 bps/
RS-232C
Modem
Attaches an asynchronous modem or ISDN
terminal adapter for dial disaster recovery.
DB-9 (DTE)
9600 bps-115 Kbps/
RS-232C
Trusted
Ports 1-4
Enables direct connections to workstations
or a LAN connection through a switch or
hub. This connection also allows you to
manage the device through a Telnet session
or the WebUI management application.
RJ-45
10/100 Mbps/
Ethernet
Untrusted
Enables an Internet connection through an
external router, DSL modem, or cable
modem.
RJ-45
10/100 Mbps/
Ethernet
Important:
Juniper Networks recommends using a surge protector for the power
connection.
