Cisco NCS 5500 Series Manual page 3

Connect Router to the Network
Figure 1: NCS 55A1
Figure 2: NCS 55A2
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Follow this procedure to connect a data terminal to the console port.
Before you begin
• The router must be fully installed in its rack, connected to a power source, and grounded.
• The necessary cabling for the console, management, and network connections must be available.
Step 1 Set your terminal to these operational values: 115200 bps, 8 data bits, no parity, 2 stop bits (115200 8N1).
Step 2
Attach the terminal end of the cable to the interface port on the data terminal.
Management Ethernet
port
• An RJ-45 rollover cable and DB9F/RJ-45 adapter are provided in the router accessory kit.
• Network cabling should already be routed to the location of the installed router.
Connect to the Console Port
2 Console port
Connect Router to the Network
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