Network Router User Manual
DB-9 Connector Pinouts for the Routing Engine AUX/MODEM and CONSOLE Ports
The ports on the Routing Engine labeled AUX/MODEM and CONSOLE are DB-9
receptacles that accept RS-232 (EIA-232) cable. The AUX/MODEM port connects the
Routing Engine to a laptop, modem, or other auxiliary unit, and the CONSOLE port
connects it to a management console. The ports are configured as data terminal
equipment (DTE). For more information, see “Routing Engine Interface
Ports” on page 16. Table 26 on page 200 describes the DB-9 connector pinouts.
Table 26: DB-9 Connector Pinout
DescriptionDirectionSignalPin
Carrier Detect<–DCD1
Receive Data<–RxD2
Transmit Data–>TxD3
Data Terminal Ready–>DTR4
Signal Ground—Ground5
Data Set Ready<–DSR6
Request To Send–>RTS7
Clear To Send<–CTS8
Ring Indicator<–RING9
RJ-48 Cable Pinouts for E1 and T1 PICs
The E1 and T1 PICs use an RJ-48 cable, which is not supplied with the PIC.
CAUTION: To maintain agency approvals, use only a properly constructed, shielded
cable.
Table 27 on page 200, Table 28 on page 201, Table 29 on page 202, and Table 30 on page
203 describe the RJ-48 connector pinouts.
Table 27: RJ-48 Connector to RJ-48 Connector (Straight) Pinout
Signal
RJ-48 Pin
(Data numbering
form)
RJ-48 Pin (on T1/E1 PIC)
(Data numbering form)
RX, Ring, –11
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