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Cisco ASR 901 Series Aggregation Services Router Hardware Installation Guide
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Chapter 2 Preparing to Install the Router
Console Port Considerations
Creating a Site Log
The site log provides a record of all actions related to installing and maintaining the router. Keep it in
an accessible place near the chassis so that anyone who performs tasks has access to it.
Create the site log prior to installation. (See Appendix C, “Site Log” for more detailed information on
the site log as well as a sample site log that can be used to make copies.)
Console Port Considerations
The Cisco ASR 901 router provides a single console port (labeled CONSOLE). A single RJ-45 cable is
used for a console connection.
This section describes important cabling information to consider before connecting a console
terminal—either an ASCII terminal or a PC running terminal emulation software—or a modem to the
console port. The console port provides access to the router either locally (using a console terminal), or
remotely (using a modem).
Note The Cisco ASR 901 router uses only console port.
Note Console and rollover cables are not included with the Cisco ASR 901 router. You can order the console
cable from Cisco Systems, Inc. (Part number ACS-1900ASYN=).
Console Port Connections
The router provides an EIA/TIA-232 asynchronous serial console port (RJ-45). Depending on the cable
and the adapter used, this port appears as a data terminal equipment (DTE) or data communications
equipment (DCE) device at the end of the cable.
To connect an ASCII terminal to the console port, use the RJ-45 rollover cable with the female
RJ-45-to-DB-25 adapter (labeled TERMINAL). To connect a PC running terminal emulation software
to the console port, use the RJ-45 rollover cable with the female RJ-45-to-DB-9 adapter (labeled
TERMINAL). The default parameters for the port are 9600 baud, 8
data bits, no parity, and 2 stop bits.
As a console port, hardware flow control is not supported. For instructions on installing a console
terminal, see the
“Connecting the Console Port” section on page 3-11.
ASCII terminal (for local configuration) or
modem
(for remote configuration)
Signal distance limits verified
Startup sequence steps completed
Initial operation verified
Software image verified
Task Verified by Date