Connecting Auxiliary Port Equipment; Starting The Router - Cisco 7000 Series Hardware Installation And Maintenance Manual

Starting the Router

Figure 3-26
Before connecting the console port, check your terminal's documentation to determine the baud rate
of the terminal you will be using. The baud rate of the terminal must match the default baud rate
(9600 baud). Set up the terminal as follows:
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Use the console cable provided to connect the terminal to the console port on the RP (or RSP7000),
then follow the steps in the section "Starting the Router" later in this chapter.

Connecting Auxiliary Port Equipment

The auxiliary port is a DB-25 plug DTE port for connecting a modem or other DCE device (such as
a CSU/DSU or other router) to the router. The port is located on the RP (or RSP7000) above the
console port and is labeled Auxiliary. An example of a modem connection is shown in Figure 3-26.
Note
these ports must be capable of asynchronous transmission. (Asynchronous is the most common type
of serial device; for example, most modems are asynchronous devices.)
Starting the Router
When all interfaces are connected, perform a final check of all connections, then power up the router
as follows:
Step 1
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Console and Auxiliary Port Connections
Modem
Console terminal
9600 baud
8 data bits
No parity
2 stop bits
Both the console and auxiliary ports are asynchronous serial ports; any devices connected to
Check the following components to make sure they are secure:
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Each interface processor is inserted all the way into its slot, and all of the captive
installation screws are tightened.
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All interface cable connections are secured.
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The system power cord is connected and secured with the cable retention clip.
The Flash memory card, if present, is inserted all the way into its slot on the RP (or RSP7000).
Auxiliary
Console
port
port