Chapter 6
NPE-G2 Overview
Table 6-14
Pin
1
2
3
4
6
7
8
1. Any pin not referenced is not connected.
RJ-45 Auxiliary Port Signals and Pinouts
Table 6-15
Table 6-15
Pin
1
2
3
4
5
6
3
7
8
1. Any pin not referenced is not connected.
2. RING is not supported on Cisco-supplied adapters. To use this pin, you must create a customized cable.
3. Pin 7 can be used as a DCD input for connection to a modem. The RJ-45-to-DB-25F adapter maps DCD to this pin when
Fiber Optic Cleaning Information
We strongly recommend cleaning all optical fiber connections before reconnecting optical cables to
equipment. For information about cleaning optical connectors, see the
Procedures for Fiber-Optic Connections
Fiber-Optic Connections
OL-4448-12
Console Port Signals for the NPE-G2
1
Signal
Direction
CTS
Out
DSR
Out
RXD
Out
GND
—
TXD
In
DTR
In
RTS
In
lists the RJ-45 auxiliary port signals for the NPE-G2.
Auxiliary Port Signals for the NPE-G2
1
Signal
Direction
RTS
Out
DTR
Out
TXD
Out
2
RING
In
GND
—
RXD
In
DSR/DCD(RLSD) In
CTS
In
used with a straight-through cable.
document.
Network Processing Engine and Network Services Engine Installation and Configuration
Description
Clear To Send (tracks RTS)
Data Set Ready (always on)
Receive Data
Signal Ground
Transmit Data
Data Terminal Ready
Ready To Send
Description
Ready To Send
Data Terminal Ready
Transmit Data
Ring Indication
Signal Ground
Receive Data
Data Set Ready/Data Carrier Detect (Receive Line Signal
Detect)
Clear To Send (tracks RTS)
document and the
Compressed Air Cleaning Issues for
Fiber Optic Cleaning Information
Inspection and Cleaning
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