Using the Auxiliary Port on the Supervisor PIC
The auxiliary port provides a connection for a terminal server to allow remote access to the router and its
command-line interface (CLI).
Before you begin
• Install the Supervisor PIC.
• Install the Supervisor Card.
Required Tools and Equipment
• RJ-45 cable
• RJ-45-to-DB-9 adapter
• Terminal server
Step 1 Connect one end of the RJ-45 cable to the auxiliary port on the Supervisor PIC.
Figure 59: Auxiliary Port Connection on the Supervisor PIC
Step 2 Connect the other end of the RJ-45 cable to the RJ-45-to-DB-9 adapter.
Figure 60: Connecting an RJ-45-to-DB-9 Adapter
Step 3 Connect the RJ-45-to-DB-9 adapter to the appropriate serial port on the terminal server.
What to do next
Route the cable through the Supervisor PIC cable management bracket and chassis-mounted fiber/cable routing
guide.
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Installing the Supervisor in the Cisco cBR Chassis
Using the Auxiliary Port on the Supervisor PIC