Connecting The Supervisor Engine; Connecting To The Console Port - Cisco 7603 - Modular Expansion Base Installation Manual

Chapter 3 Installing Modules
Blank faceplates and cover panels serve three important functions: they prevent exposure to
Warning
hazardous voltages and currents inside the chassis; they contain electromagnetic interference (EMI)
that might disrupt other equipment; and they direct the flow of cooling air through the chassis. Do not
operate the system unless all cards, faceplates, front covers, and rear covers are in place.

Connecting the Supervisor Engine

This section describes how to connect the supervisor engine console port and uplink ports, and contains
these topics:
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Connecting to the Console Port

This section describes how to connect to the supervisor engine console port from a terminal or modem.
The console port, located on the front panel of the supervisor engine, is shown in
This section contains these topics:
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Note The accessory kit that shipped with your Cisco 7600 series router contains the necessary cable and
adapters to connect a terminal or modem to the console port.
Figure 3-11
Connecting a Terminal
To connect a terminal to the console port using the cable and adapters provided, place the console port
mode switch in the in position (factory default). Connect to the port using the RJ-45-to-RJ-45 cable and
RJ-45-to-DB-25 DTE adapter or RJ-45-to-DB-9 DTE adapter (labeled "Terminal").
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Connecting to the Console Port, page 3-15
Connecting to the Uplink Ports, page 3-16
Connecting a Terminal, page 3-15
Connecting a Modem, page 3-16
Supervisor Engine Console Port Connector
WS-X6K-SUP2-2GE
SUPERVISOR2
CONSOLE
PORT
MODE
CONSOLE
Console port
Console port
mode switch

Connecting the Supervisor Engine

Figure 3-11.
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