F5 ARX-500 Hardware Reference Manual

Also see for ARX-2000: Planning guide Hardware installation guide Replacement Script

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Cable RequirementsARX Hardware Reference Guide 3 - 17ARX-2500 ConnectorsThe following table describes the cable connectors used on the ARX-2500.ARX-4000 ConnectorsThe following table describes the cable connectors used on the ARX-4000.Table 3.16 ARX-2500 Cable ConnectorsInterface Connector PurposeConsole (labeledCONSOLE on back ofswitch)RJ-45 Serial port for CLI accessManagement (labeledMGMT on back ofswitch)RJ-45 Ethernet port for CLI or GUIaccessGigabit EthernetOptical ports small form-factorPluggable (SFP)Connectors areavailable to supportshort-reach orlong-reach fibercable.Optical ports for 10-GbpsEthernet connections overmulti mode fiber (2)Copper ports RJ-45Connectors areavailable to supportshort-reach coppercable.100/1000 Base-T Ethernetports (4)Table 3.17 ARX-4000 Cable ConnectorsInterface Connector PurposeSerial console port RJ-45 Serial console port for CLI access.Requires a serial rollover cable(RJ-45 to RJ-45) that is included inthe Accessory Kit. This cable issufficient for connecting to aterminal server. Do not use anEthernet cable.For a direct connection to the serialport on a management station(such as a laptop), an RJ-45 toserial DB9 adapter is also includedin the Accessory Kit.