Figure 190: RP Console and Auxiliary Port Connections
Console port4Console terminal1
Auxiliary (AUX) port5Modem2
RJ-45 Ethernet cables3
The ports labeled Ethernet, Console, and Auxiliary (AUX) are safety extra-low voltage (SELV) circuits. SELV
circuits should only be connected to other SELV circuits.
Caution
RSP/RP cables are not available from Cisco, but they are available from any commercial cable vendor.
Note
To comply with the intra-building lightning surge requirements of Telecordia GR-1089-CORE, Issue II,
Revision 01, February 1999, you must use a shielded cable when connecting to the console, auxiliary, and
Ethernet ports. The shielded cable is terminated by shielded connectors on both ends, with the cable shield
material tied to both connectors.
Note
Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Router Hardware Installation Guide
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Installing Cards and Modules in the Chassis
Connecting Cables to the RSP or RP