Connect the JCS 1200 Management Module to the Network

The management module supports network connection through an Ethernet port or a serial port (see Figure 8).

Figure 8: Ports on the Management Module

For direct connection of a computer to the management module Ethernet port, you need a Category 5 or higher Ethernet cable.

Network connections through the serial port may require an Advanced Management Module (AMM) adapter. For more information, see the JCS 1200 Platform Hardware Guide.

The following topics describe how to make typical connections to a management module:

• Connect the JCS 1200 Management Module to the Network Through a Network Ethernet Connection
• Connect the JCS 1200 Management Module to a Client Computer Through an Ethernet Connection
• Connect the JCS 1200 Management Module to the Network Through a Serial Connection
• Connect the JCS 1200 Management Module to a Client Computer Through a Serial Connection