Connecting To The Console Port; Connecting A Terminal - Cisco WS-SUP720-3B - Supervisor Engine 720 User Manual

Chapter 3 Installing and Configuring Route Switch Processors and Supervisor Engines

Connecting to the Console Port

The console port allows you to access the router either locally (with a console terminal) or remotely (with a
modem). The console port is located on the front panel of the route switch processor or supervisor engine (see
Figure
processor or supervisor engine.
You must connect to the router through the console port to configure the router for the first time. You
can also connect to the console port to perform diagnostics and troubleshoot problems on the router. For
console cabling specifications, see the
page
Figure 3-4
Note The console port is an EIA/TIA-232 asynchronous, serial connection with hardware flow control and an
RJ-45 connector.
The accessories kit that is shipped with your Cisco 7600 series router contains the necessary cable and
Note
adapters to connect a terminal or modem to the console port. See the
section on page B-11

Connecting a Terminal

To connect a terminal to the console port, observe the following guidelines. For a Supervisor Engine 2
additional guidelines apply, as described below.
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3-4). This section provides information about how to connect to the console port on a route switch
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Console Port Connector
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for cable and adapter pinouts.
Use the RJ-45-to-RJ-45 rollover cable and data terminal equipment (DTE) adapter (labeled
"Terminal") provided with the router. Use the appropriate DTE adapter (RJ-45-to-DB-25 or
RJ-45-to-DB-9).
Set up the terminal as follows:
9600 baud
–
8 data bits
–
– No parity
– 2 stop bits
Make sure that the baud rate of the terminal matches the default baud rate (9600 baud) of the console
port. Check the terminal documentation to determine the baud rate.
Cisco 7600 Series Router Supervisor Engine and Route Switch Processor Guide
"Console Port Cabling Specifications and Pinouts" section on
CONSOLE
DISK 1
CONSOLE port

Connecting to the Console Port

"Console Port Signals and Pinouts"
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