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Appendix B Cable Specifications
Console Port Signals and Pinouts
Note We recommend using a shielded cable for RJ-48C connectors.
Table B-2 shows the pinout configuration for the RJ-48C connectors on the Cisco ASR 901 router for
both the shielded and unsaddled cables for either T1 or E1. Table B-2 shows the pinout configuration for
the RJ-45 connectors on the TDM interface module on the Cisco ASR 901 router.

Console Port Signals and Pinouts

The Cisco ASR 901 router ships with a console cable kit, which contains the cable and adapters to
connect a console terminal (an ASCII terminal or PC running terminal emulation software). The console
cable kit includes the following items:
RJ-45-to-RJ-45 rollover cable
RJ-45-to-DB-9 female DTE adapter (labeled TERMINAL)
RJ-45-to-DB-25 female DTE adapter (labeled TERMINAL)
To connect a modem, you need to order an auxiliary cable.
For console connections, see the “Console Port Signals and Pinouts” section on page B-3.

Console Port Signals and Pinouts

Use the thin, flat, RJ-45-to-RJ-45 rollover cable and the RJ-45-to-DB-9 female DTE adapter (labeled
TERMINAL) to connect the console port to a PC running terminal emulation software. Figure B-4 shows
how to connect the console port to a PC. Table B-4 lists the pinouts for the asynchronous serial console
port, the RJ-45-to-RJ-45 rollover cable, and the RJ-45-to-DB-9 female DTE adapter (labeled
TERMINAL).
Table B-2 T1/E1 Port Pinout for the Cisco ASR 901 router
Pin Signal Name Direction Description
1RX Tip Input Receive Tip
2RX Ring Input Receive Ring
3Not used
4TX Tip Output Transmit Tip
5TX Ring Output Transmit Ring
6Not used
7Not used
8Not used