For management and service operations, you connect the Routing Engine to an external console or management network. (For more information, see M7i Routing Engine Description.)
Table 1 lists the specifications for the cables that connect to management ports.
Table 1: Cable Specifications for Routing Engine Management Ports
Port | Cable Specification | Cable/Wire Supplied | Maximum Length | Router Receptacle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Routing Engine console or auxiliary interface | RS-232 (EIA-232) serial | One 6-ft (1.83-m) length with DB-9/DB-9 connectors | 6 ft (1.83 m) | DB-9 male |
Routing Engine Ethernet interface | Category 5 cable or equivalent suitable for 100Base-T operation | One 15-ft (4.92-m) length with RJ-45/RJ-45 connectors | 328 ft (100 m) | RJ-45 autosensing |