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Chapter3 Installing the Cisco ASR 901 10G Router
Connecting Cables

Connecting Cables to the 10Mhz or 1PPS Interface

Complete these steps to connect cables to the 10Mhz or 1PPS interface:
Step1 Ensure the router is powered off.
Step2 Connect one end of a mini-coax cable to the GPS unit.
Step3 Connect the other end of the mini-coax cable to the 10Mhz or 1PPS port on the Cisco ASR 901 10G
router.
For instructions on how to configure clocking, see the Cisco ASR 901 Series Aggregation Services
Router Software Configuration Guide.
For more information about 10Mhz and 1PPS port pinouts, see “GPS Port Pinouts” section on pageB-7.

Connecting Cables to the ToD Interface

Complete these steps to connect cables to the ToD interface for GPS timing.
Step1 Ensure the router is powered off.
Step2 Connect one end of a straight-through Ethernet cable to the GPS unit.
Step3 Connect the other end of the cable to the ToD port on the CiscoASR 901 10G router.
For instructions on how to configure clocking, see the Cisco ASR 901 Series Aggregation Services
Router Software Configuration Guide.
Note For more information about BITS port pinouts, see “Time of Day Pinouts” section on pageB-6.

Connecting to Alarm Port

Use a straight cable to connect to the alarm port. For details on the pinouts, see “Alarm Port Pinouts”
section on pageB-8.

Connecting to the Management Ethernet Port

Use a straight or a cross over ethernet cable to connect to the management ethernet port. For details on
the pinouts, see “Management Ethernet Port Pinouts” section on pageB-9.
Dressing Router Cables
Ensure all Cisco router cables are properly insulated so as not to interfere with each other or other pieces
of equipment. Use local practices to ensure that the cables attached to your router are properly insulated.