Installing a Cisco 12008 3-21
Connecting Route Processor Cables
Figure3-7 Console and Auxiliary Port Connections
Note The console and auxiliary ports are asynchronous serial ports; any devices
connected to these ports must be capable of asynchronous transmission. (Asynchronous is
the most common type of serial device; for example, most modems are asynchronous
devices.)
Note In order to maintain Class B EMI compliance, shielded cables must be used on the
console and auxiliary ports of the GRP= and GRP-B=. An updated version of the GRP-B=
board (Rev. F0) is available. This version does not require shielded cables for Class B
compliance.
Before connecting a terminal to the console port, check your terminal’s documentation to
determine the baud rate of the terminal you plan to use. The baud rate of the terminal must
match the default rate (9600 baud). Set up the terminal as follows: 9600 baud, 8 data bits,
no parity, 2 stop bits (9600 8N2). Yo u need an EIA/TIA-232 DCE conso le cable to connect
the terminal to the console port. Cisco Systems does not provide console and auxiliary port
cables; cables are available from commercial sources.
SLOT-0
SLOT-1
COLL
LINK
TX
RX
RJ-45
MII
RESET
AUX
EJECT
H10735
Modem
Console terminal
Auxiliary
port
DB-25 female
DB-25 male
Console
port
GRP