Routing Engine Interface Cable and Wire Specifications for MX Series Routers
Table 1 lists the specifications for the cables that connect to management ports and the wires that connect to the alarm relay contacts.
Table 1: Cable and Wire Specifications for Routing Engine Management and Alarm Interfaces
Port | Cable Specification | Cable/Wire Supplied | Maximum Length | Router Receptacle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Routing Engine console or auxiliary interface | RS-232 (EIA-232) serial cable | One 6-ft (1.83-m) length with RJ-45/DB-9 connectors | 6 ft (1.83 m) | RJ-45 female |
Routing Engine Ethernet interface | Category 5 cable or equivalent suitable for 100Base-T operation | One 15-ft (4.57-m) length with RJ-45/RJ-45 connectors | 328 ft (100 m) | RJ-45 autosensing |
Alarm relay contacts | Wire with gauge between 28-AWG and 14-AWG (0.08 and 2.08 mm2) | No | None | — |
