Cisco ASR 5000 Series

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Connecting to the Serial Console Port ▀
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Connecting to the Serial Console Port
The Console port is an RJ-45 RS-232 interface that provides access to the system’s command line interface (CLI). This
serial interface communicates at 9600 to 115200 bps (default = 115200 bps).
The RJ-45 pinout of tis interface is described in the figure and table that follow.
Important: To ensure compliance with Radiated Emissions Criteria, you must use shielded-twisted pair (STP)
copper cable and ensure that it is properly terminated at both ends.
Figure 32. SPIO Serial Console RJ-45 Interface Pinouts
Table 34. SPIO Serial Console RJ-45 Interface Pinouts
RJ-45 Pin
Signal Description
Signal Type
1
Clear to Send (CTS)
Input
2
Data set Ready (DSR)
Input
3
Receive Data (RX)
Input
4
Signal Ground (SGND)
N/A
5
Ready to Send (RTS)
Output
6
Transmit Data (TX)
Output
7
Data Carrier Detect (DCD)
Input
8
Data Terminal Ready (DTR)
Output