Connecting the Cisco NCS 4216 Router to the Network
The sections describe how to connect cables on the Cisco NCS 4216.
When installing the cabling to the RSPs, we recommend that you leave a service loop of extra cabling sufficient
to allow for fan tray removal.
Note
Connecting Console Cables
The sections describe how to connect to the Cisco NCS 4216 using console cables.
You cannot use the USB and RS232 console ports at the same time; if you insert the USB cable into the router,
the RS232 port is disabled.
Note
Connecting to the Serial Port using Microsoft Windows
This procedure shows how to connect to the serial port using Microsoft Windows.
Install the USB device driver before establishing a physical connection between the router and the PC, by
using the USB Console cable plugged into the USB serial port. Otherwise, the connection will fail. For more
information, see the
Installing the Cisco Microsoft Windows USB Device Driver
section.
Note
Procedure
Step 1
Connect the end of the console cable with the RJ45 connector to the light blue console port on the router. or
Connect a USB Type A-to-Type A cable to the USB console port as shown in the figure below. If you are
using the USB serial port for the first time on a Windows-based PC, install the USB driver now according to
the instructions in the following sections.
•
Installing the Cisco Microsoft Windows XP USB Driver
section
•
Installing the Cisco Microsoft Windows 2000 USB Driver
section
•
Installing the Cisco Microsoft Windows Vista USB Driver
section
You cannot use the USB port and the EIA port concurrently. See the
Connecting to the Auxiliary
Port
section. When the USB port is used it takes priority over the RJ45 EIA port.
Note
The USB Type A-to-Type A cable is not included with the Cisco NCS 4216; it is ordered separately.
Note
Step 2
Connect the end of the cable with the DB-9 connector (or USB Type-A) to the terminal or PC. If your terminal
or PC has a console port that does not accommodate a DB-9 connector, you must provide an appropriate
adapter for that port.
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