Cisco Systems NPE-225, NPE-175 manual Engine G2

Chapter 6 NPE-G2 Overview

NPE-G2 Memory Information and Specifications

The Cisco 7200 series routers ship with a roll-over cable. Connection to a terminal or a modem requires an RJ-45-to-DB-25 adapter, and possibly a DB-25-to-DB9 adapter. Refer to Table 6-13for the cable and adapter configurations that can be used to connect terminals and modems to the Cisco 7200 series routers.

Table 6-13	Asynchronous Device Cabling Options
Access Server Port		RJ-45 Cable Type	DB-25 Adapter	End Device
Console or auxiliary		Roll-over	FDTE1	Terminal
Console or auxiliary		Straight	FDCE	Terminal
Auxiliary or console		Roll-over	MMOD2	Modem

1.The FDTE RJ-45-to-DB-25 adapter is labeled “Terminal.”

2.The MMOD RJ-45-to-DB-25 adapter is labeled “Modem.”

The console and auxiliary ports are configured as asynchronous serial ports. Figure 6-13shows the RJ-45 console and auxiliary port connections.

Figure 6-13 Console and Auxiliary Port RJ-45 Connections

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	FE	NETWORK
	LINK		PROCESSING
	S
CONSOLE	U				ENGINE - G2
			COMPACT
AUX	B			FLASH
FE 0/2	USB
FOR					SYST
MANAGEMENT	CF
USE ONLY	ACTV				STAT
					PWR
3					OK

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1	Console port	4	Cable to console terminal or DTE
2	Auxiliary port	5	Cable to modem or DCE
3	RJ-45 connectors

Acable and adapter kit is available from Cisco (Cisco Product Number ACS-2500ASYN=). Table 6-12describes the cable and adapter configurations that can be used to connect terminals and modems to the console or the auxiliary port.

RJ-45 Console Port Signals and Pinouts

The NPE-G2 console port supports Data Carrier Detect (DCD). Table 6-14lists the RJ-45 console port signals for the NPE-G2.

Network Processing Engine and Network Services Engine Installation and Configuration

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