Cisco Systems 9001S Connecting Route Processor Cables, RP Console and Auxiliary Port Connections

Chapter 3 Installing Modules and Cables in the Chassis

Connecting Route Processor Cables

Connecting Route Processor Cables

This section describes how to connect cables to the console, auxiliary, and Ethernet ports on the RP. The console and auxiliary ports are both asynchronous serial ports; any devices connected to these ports must be capable of asynchronous transmission. Most modems are asynchronous devices.

Figure 3-10shows an example of an RP with data terminal and modem connections called out.

Figure 3-10 RP Console and Auxiliary Port Connections

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1	Console terminal	3	RJ-45 Ethernet cables
2	Modem	4	Console and Auxiliary port

Caution The ports labeled Ethernet, Console, and AUX are safety extra-low voltage (SELV) circuits. SELV circuits should only be connected to other SELV circuits.

Note RP cables are not available from Cisco, but they are available from external commercial cable vendors.

Note To comply with the intra-building lightning surge requirements of Telecordia GR-1089-CORE, Issue II, Revision 01, February 1999, you must use a shielded cable when connecting to the console, auxiliary, and Ethernet ports. The shielded cable is terminated by shielded connectors on both ends, with the cable shield material tied to both connectors.

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