Cisco Systems 2691 quick start Connect Cables, System Management Connections, Power Connections

4Connect Cables

Warning Do not work on the system, or connect or disconnect cables during periods of lightning activity. Statement 1001

System Management Connections

The connections described in Table 1 provide system management access.

Table 1	System Management Connections
Port		Color	Connected To:	Cable
Console		Light blue	PC or ASCII terminal communication port (usually labeled COM)	RJ-45-to-DB-9 adapter cable
Auxiliary		Black	Modem for remote access	RJ-45-to-DB-25 adapter cable

Power Connections

Warning Read the installation instructions before connecting the system to the power source. Statement 1004

Note The installation must comply with all required electrical codes applicable at the installation site.

Connecting Routers to AC Power

If your router uses AC power, connect it to a 15 A, 120 VAC (10 A, 240 VAC) circuit with overcurrent protection.

Note The input voltage tolerance limits for AC power are 85 and 264 VAC.

Warning	AC connected units must have a permanent ground connection in addition to the power cable ground wire.
	NEBS-compliant grounding satisfies this requirement. Statement 284
Warning	This product relies on the building’s installation for short-circuit (overcurrent) protection. Ensure that the
	protective device is rated not greater than:
	15A, 120VAC (10A, 240VAC). Statement 1005

Connecting the Router to DC Power

If your router has a DC-input power supply, follow the directions in this section for proper wiring.

Warning	This product relies on the building’s installation for short-circuit (overcurrent) protection. Ensure that the
	protective device is rated not greater than:
	15A, 60VDC. Statement 1005
Warning	Use copper conductors only. Statement 1025

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