Chapter 3
Installing the Router
PRP Auxiliary Port Signals
Installing a Flash Memory Card
Note
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The auxiliary port on the PRP is a DTE, RJ-45 plug for connecting a modem or
other DCE device (such as a CSU/DSU or another router) to the router. The port
is labeled Aux, as shown in
hardware flow control and modem control.
auxiliary port.
Table 3-2
PRP Auxiliary Port Signals
Auxiliary Port Pin
Signal
1
RTS
2
DTR
3
TxD
4
GND
5
GND
6
RxD
7
DSR
8
CTS
By default, a Flash memory card containing a valid Cisco IOS XR software image
is inserted in bottom slot, PCMCIA slot 0 before the router is shipped.
PCMCIA slot 0 is the bottom slot and slot 1 is the top slot. Both Flash memory
card slots on each RP can be used at the same time.
Figure
3-11. The asynchronous auxiliary port supports
Table 3-2
Input/Output Description
Output
Request To Send
Output
Data Terminal Ready
Output
Transmit Data
—
Signal Ground
—
Signal Ground
Input
Receive Data
Input
Data Set Ready
Input
Clear To Send
Cisco XR 12404 Router Installation Guide
Installing a Flash Memory Card
lists the signals used on the
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