Routing Engine Interface Cable and Wire Specifications for the M7i Router
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 |