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Cabling and Connections

Cabling and Connections

This chapter describes how to connect the hardware components to the network and contains the following sections:

Cabling A-Link and F-Link Connections

A-link and F-link connections lead from the signaling network to interface cards in the Cisco MGC host. For high-availability configurations, the connections are made from the signaling network to the A/B Switch, and then from the A/B Switch to the Cisco MGC hosts. In all of these configurations, the signaling network interface cards are installed in the Cisco MGC hosts.

Note There are no cabling differences for A-link and F-link configurations. These configurations are treated the same during hardware installation. When the Cisco MGC host is configured to use the links, the configuration procedures are different.

The Cisco MGC hosts support the following signaling network interface cards:

Note The Sun Netra t 1400 and the Sun Netra t 1405 only support the Ethernet cards.

The following sections provide guidelines for connecting to these two types of cards. Additional sections present tables that show how to cable simplex and high-availability configurations.

Digi E1/T1 Card Connection Guidelines

The Digi E1/T1 card supports two signal channels over a single link. The signaling link connects directly to the Digi E1/T1 card in A-link and F-link configurations and to the A/B Switch in high-availability configurations. To complete the connection from the Cisco MGC host to the signaling network, you need to do the following:

Preparing the Signaling Channels

To prepare the signaling link for the Digi E1/T1, you need to use a channel service unit/data service unit (CSU/DSU) to select and direct the correct signaling channels to the Cisco MGC host. The CSU/DSU must be capable of isolating select 56 K digital data service (DDS) or digital signal level zero (DS0) circuits and routing them over a single link to the Digi E1/T1.

Note A CSU/DSU device is also known as channel service unit/network channel terminating equipment or CSU/NCTE.

In a simplex configuration, the CSU/DSU is placed between the signaling network and the Digi E1/T1 card. In a high-availability configuration, the CSU/DSU must be located between the signaling network and the A/B Switch. For connections to an NT1 interface outside of the building that houses the
Sun Netra t 1120, Sun Netra t 1125, or Sun E450, apply a limit of 3281 feet (1000 meters) to this connection.

Preparing Signaling Cables

You will need to create or purchase the signaling cables that connect the CSU/DSU to the Cisco MGC host or A/B Switch. Each cable must be a Category 5 shielded cable with a shielded male RJ-48 connector for connecting to the Cisco MGC host or A/B Switch. You must also attach a ferrite bead to each end of every signaling cable as follows:

Step 1 Create or purchase an appropriate length cable with a male RJ-48 connector on one end and the correct connector on the end that attaches to the CSU/DSU or other customer termination point.

Note The ferrite bead kit is available from Cisco (Part No. 53-0607-01). The kit includes two ferrite beads and four tie-wraps. Do not substitute any other ferrite beads for the ones in the kit.

Step 2 Clamp a ferrite bead within one inch of the RJ-48 connector. The bead on the other end of the cable should be clamped on as close to the connector as the installation will allow.

Step 3 Secure each ferrite bead with tie-wraps on each side of the bead. Refer to Figure 4-1.

Note The female RJ-48 connector at the top of Figure 4-1 is used as an example only. The type of connector used at that end is determined by the equipment to which you connect the cable.


Figure 4-1: Shielded Cable with Ferrite Beads


PTI V.35 Card Connection Guidelines

The PTI V.35 card supports four signal channels that are combined in an 80-pin connector on the interface card. Cisco supplies one 6-ft V.35 cable for each V.35 card used in the Cisco MGC host. The V.35 cable has an 80-pin connector on one end and four M34-type connectors on the other end. The M34 connectors mate with the V.35 cards located in the A/B Switch for high-availability configurations. For A-link and F-link configurations, the M34 connectors connect to the customer termination point for the signaling network link.

Simplex PTI V.35 Card Configuration Steps

In a Sun Netra t 1120, Sun Netra t 1125, or Sun E450 simplex configurations, perform the following steps:

Step 1 Connect the solo end of the V.35 cable to the 80-pin connector of the V.35 card located in the host computer.

Step 2 Connect the M34 ends of the V.35 cable to the customer termination point.

High-Availability PTI V.35 Card Configuration Steps

In Sun Netra t 1120, Sun Netra t 1125, or Sun E450 high-availability configurations, perform the following steps:

Step 1 Connect the solo end of the V.35 cable to the 80-pin connector of the V.35 card located in the host computer.

Step 2 Connect the M34 ends of the V.35 cable to the mating V.35 cards in the A/B Switch.

The following sections present tables that you can use when cabling simplex and high-availability configurations.

Simplex A-Link and F-Link Cabling Tables

Table 4-1 and Table 4-2 provide guidelines for cabling simplex A-link and F-link configurations on the Sun Netra t 1120, Sun Netra t 1125, and Sun E450 host computers. These configurations are used on Cisco MGC products with the following part numbers:

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Table 4-1: A-Link and F-Link Signaling Link Cable Connections for Sun Netra t 1120 and Sun Netra t 1125
From To Wire/Cable Comments

Sun Netra t 1120/1125 PCI 2-PCI 4 slots (E1/T1)

Customer termination point

Cat 5 shielded cable

Provided by customer. RJ-48 male connector required to interface with the Sun Netra. One ferrite bead kit (53-0607-01) required per E1/T1 cable provided by Cisco.

Sun Netra t 1120/1125 PCI 2-PCI 4 slots (V.35)

V.35 octopus cable

V.35 octopus cable, 74-1188-01

Provided by Cisco. Customer interface for V.35 connections in single configurations. Each V.35 card supports four SS7 links.

Sun Netra t 1120/1125 PCI 2-PCI 4 slots (V.35) octopus cable, ports 1-4.

Customer termination point

V.35 cable

Provided by customer. This cable must have female V.35 connectors to interface with the V.35 octopus cable.


Table 4-2: A-Link and F-Link Signaling Link Cable Connections for Sun E450
From To Wire/Cable Comments

Sun E450 slots 1-3, 7-10 (E1/T1)

Customer termination point

Cat 5 shielded cable

Provided by customer. RJ-48 male connector required to interface with the Sun E450. One ferrite bead kit (53-0607-01) required per E1/T1 cable provided by Cisco.

Sun E450 slots 1-3, 7-10 (V.35)

V.35 octopus cable

V.35 octopus cable, 74-1188-01

Provided by Cisco. Each V.35 card supports four SS7 links.

Sun E450 slots 1-3, 7-10 (V.35) octopus cable, ports 1-4

Customer termination point

V.35 cable

Provided by customer. Interface at the V.35 octopus cable requires a female V.35 connector.

High-Availability A-Link and F-Link Cabling Tables

To cable the signaling network connections for the high-availability configuration, you need to run cables between the A/B Switch and the signaling network and between the A/B Switch and the Cisco MGC host. The cabling procedures differ based on the type of interface you are using and the type of host you are connecting to. The following sections describe the following tasks:

Cabling V.35 Interfaces Between the A/B Switch and the Signaling Network

Table 4-3 provides guidelines for cabling V.35 interfaces between the A/B Switch and the signaling network. These configurations are used on Cisco MGC products with the following part numbers:


Table 4-3: V.35 Cable Connections Between the A/B Switch and the Signaling Network
From To Wire/Cable Comments
A/B Switch      

A/B Switch (V.35 cards), slot X, port C

Customer termination point

V.35 cable

Provided by customer. Interface at the A/B Switch requires a male V.35 connector.

Table 4-4 shows the pinouts for the male 34-pin connector that attaches the A/B Switch.


Table 4-4: V.35 Male 34 Pinouts
Pin Number Signal

A

Chassis ground

B

Signal ground

C

Request to send

D

Clear to send

E

Data set ready

F

Receive line signal detect

H

Data terminal ready

J

Local loopback

K

Test mode

L

Test pattern

P

Transmitted data (A); P and S are pairs

R

Received data (A); R and T are pairs

S

Transmitted data (B); P and S are pairs

T

Received data (B); R and T are pairs

U

Terminal timing (A); U and W are pairs

V

Receive timing (A); V and X are pairs

W

Terminal timing (B); U and W are pairs

X

Receive timing (B); V and X are pairs

Y

Transmit timing (A); Y and AA are pairs

AA

Transmit timing (B); Y and AA are pairs

BB

Remote loopback

Cabling E1/T1 Interfaces Between the A/B Switch and the Signaling Network

Table 4-5 provides guidelines for cabling E1/T1 interfaces between the A/B Switch and the signaling network. These configurations are used on Cisco MGC products with the following part numbers:


Table 4-5: E1/T1 Cable Connections Between the A/B Switch and the Signaling Network
From To Wire/Cable Comments
A/B Switch

 

 

 

A/B Switch (E1/T1 cards), slot X, port C

Customer termination point

Cat 5 shielded cable

Provided by customer. RJ-48 male connector required to interface with the A/B Switch. One ferrite bead kit (53-0607-01) is required per E1/T1 cable provided by Cisco.

Table 4-6 shows the pinouts for the RJ-45 connector that attaches the A/B Switch.


Table 4-6: E1/T1 RJ-48 Modular Connector Pinout (Wiring Scheme 568B)
Pin Number Signal Color Code Comments

1

Tip

Brown

1 and 2 are pairs

2

Ring

Grey

1 and 2 are pairs

3

Tip

Red

3 and 6 are pairs

4

Ring

Orange

4 and 5 are pairs

5

Tip

Blue

4 and 5 are pairs

6

Ring

Green

3 and 6 are pairs

7

Tip

Yellow

7 and 8 are pairs

8

Ring

Black

7 and 8 are pairs

Connector shield

 

Cable shield

 

Connecting the A/B Switch to the Sun Netra t 1120 and the Sun Netra t 1125

Table 4-7 provides guidelines for connecting the A/B Switch to the Sun Netra t 1120 and
Sun Netra t 1125. These configurations are used on Cisco MGC products with the following part numbers:


Table 4-7: Cabling Guidelines for Connecting the A/B Switch to the Sun Netra t 1120 and Sun Netra t 1125
From To Wire/Cable Comments
Sun Netra t 1120/1125 A

 

 

 

Sun Netra t 1120/1125 (E1/T1) PCI 2-PCI 4 slots

A/B Switch (E1/T1), slot X, port A

E1/T1 cable, 72-1881-01 with ferrite beads

Provided by Cisco. One ferrite bead kit (53-0607-01) is required per E1/T1 cable provided by Cisco.

Sun Netra t 1120/1125 PCI 2-PCI 4 slots (V.35). Octopus cable, ports 1-4

A/B Switch (V.35 cards), slot X, port A

V.35 octopus cable, 74-1188-01

Provided by Cisco (each V.35 card supports four SS7 links)

Serial Port Expander A, port 1, red terminal adapter

A/B Switch master control card slot 1, port A, red terminal adapter

Cisco 72-1881-01

Provided by Cisco

Sun Netra t 1120/1125 B

 

 

 

Sun Netra t 1120/1125 (E1/T1) PCI 2-PCI 4 slots

A/B Switch (E1/T1 cards), slot X, port B

E1/T1 cable, 72-1881-01 with ferrite beads

Provided by Cisco. One ferrite bead kit (53-0607-01) is required per E1/T1 cable provided by Cisco.

Sun Netra t 1120/1125 PCI 2-PCI 4 slots (V.35). Octopus cable, ports 1-4

A/B Switch (V.35 cards), slot X, port B

V.35 octopus cable, 74-1188-01

Provided by Cisco (each V.35 card supports four SS7 links)

Serial Port Expander B, port 1, red terminal adapter

A/B Switch master control card slot 1, port B, red terminal adapter

Cisco 72-1881-01

Provided by Cisco

A/B Switch

 

 

 

A/B Switch master control card, slot 1, port A

Red terminal adapter

N/A

Provided by Cisco

A/B Switch master control card, slot 1, port B

Red terminal adapter

N/A

Provided by Cisco

A/B Switch control port

A/B Switch status port

Gang cable 74-1160-01

Provided by Cisco

Table 4-8 shows the pinouts for the RJ-45 to DB-25 adapter described in Table 4-7.


Table 4-8: Red RJ-45/DB-25 Adapter (DB-25 Plug Pins/Signal Pins)
DB-25 Plug Pins/Signal Pins RJ-45 Pins
From To

6/DSR

1

8/DCD

2

20/DTR

3

7/GND

4

3/RxD

5

2/TxD

6

5/CTS

7

4/RTS

8

Connecting the A/B Switch to the Sun E450

Table 4-9 provides guidelines for connecting the A/B Switch to the Sun E450. These configurations are used on Cisco MGC products with the part number TC-E450-AC-2NC.


Table 4-9: Cabling Guidelines for Connecting the A/B Switch to the E450
From To Wire/Cable Comments
E450 A

 

 

 

Sun E450 slots 1-3, 7-10 (E1/T1)

A/B Switch (E1/T1 cards), slot X, port A

E1/T1 cable, 72-1790-01 with ferrite beads

Provided by Cisco. One ferrite bead kit (53-0607-01) is required per E1/T1 cable provided by Cisco.

Sun E450 slots 1-3, 7-10 (V.35). Octopus cable, ports 1-4

A/B Switch (V.35 cards), slot X, port A

V.35 octopus cable, 74-1188-01

Provided by Cisco (each V.35 card supports four SS7 links).

Serial Port Expander A, port 1, red terminal adapter

A/B Switch master control card slot 1, port A, red terminal adapter

Cisco 72-1881-01

Provided by Cisco.

Sun E450 B

 

 

 

Sun E450 slots 1-3, 7-10 (E1/T1)

A/B Switch (E1/T1 cards), slot X, port B

E1/T1 cable, 72-1881-01 with ferrite beads

Provided by Cisco. One ferrite bead kit (53-0607-01) is required per E1/T1 cable provided by Cisco.

Sun E450 slots 1-3, 7-10 (V.35). Octopus cable, ports 1-4

A/B Switch (V.35 cards), slot X, port B

V.35 octopus cable, 74-1188-01

Provided by Cisco (each V.35 card supports four SS7 links).

Serial Port Expander B, port 1, red terminal adapter

A/B Switch master control card slot 1, port B, red terminal adapter

Cisco 72-1881-01

Provided by Cisco.

A/B Switch

 

 

 

A/B Switch master control card slot 1, port A

Red terminal adapter

N/A

Provided by Cisco.

A/B Switch master control card slot 1, port B

Red terminal adapter

N/A

Provided by Cisco

A/B Switch control port

A/B Switch status port

Gang cable 74-1160-01

Provided by Cisco

See Table 4-8 for the pinouts for the RJ-45 to DB-25 adapter described in Table 4-9.

Cabling Media Gateway Passthrough Connections

Media gateway (MGW) passthrough connections lead from the media gateway to interface cards in the Cisco MGC host. For high-availability configurations, the connections are made from the media gateway to the A/B Switch, and then from the A/B Switch to the Cisco MGC hosts. In all of these configurations, the signaling network interface cards are installed in the Cisco MGC hosts.

The Cisco MGC hosts supports the Digi E1/T1 signaling network interface card. For guidelines on using this card, see the "Digi E1/T1 Card Connection Guidelines" section.

The following sections present tables that show how to cable simplex and high-availability configurations for MGW passthrough signaling.

Simplex MGW Passthrough Cabling Table

Table 4-10 provides guidelines for cabling simplex MGW passthrough configurations on the
Sun Netra t 1120 and Sun Netra t 1125 host computers. These configurations are used on Cisco MGC products with the following part numbers:


Table 4-10: MGW Passthrough Signaling Link Cable Connections for Sun Netra t 1120 and Sun Netra t 1125
From To Wire/Cable Comments

Sun Netra t 1120/1125 PCI 2-PCI 4 slots, E1/T1 ports

Media gateway termination point

Cat 5 shielded cable

Provided by customer. RJ-48 male connector required to interface with the Sun Netra. One ferrite bead kit (53-0607-01) required per E1/T1 cable provided by Cisco.

High-Availability MGW Passthrough Cabling Tables

To cable the MGW passthrough connections for the high-availability configuration, you need to run cables between the A/B Switch and the media gateway and between the A/B Switch and the Cisco MGC host. The following sections describe the required tasks:

Cabling E1/T1 Interfaces Between the A/B Switch and the Media Gateway

Table 4-11 provides guidelines for cabling E1/T1 interfaces between the A/B Switch and the media gateway. These configurations are used on Cisco MGC products with the following part numbers:


Table 4-11: E1/T1 Cable Connections Between the A/B Switch and the Media Gateway
From To Wire/Cable Comments
A/B Switch

 

 

 

A/B Switch, slot X, port C

Media gateway termination point

Cat 5 shielded cable

Provided by customer. RJ-48 male connector required to interface with the A/B Switch. One ferrite bead kit (53-0607-01) is required per E1/T1 cable provided by Cisco.

See Table 4-6 for the pinouts for the RJ-48 connector that attaches the A/B Switch.

See Table 4-8 for the pinouts for the RJ-45 to DB-25 adapter described in Table 4-7.

Cabling Cisco SLT Connections

Use the information in this section to cable your Cisco SLT.

Warning Read the installation instructions before you connect the system to its power source.

Wiring for the Cisco SLT


Table 4-12: Cisco SLT Connections
CS-03 Connecting Arrangement Code Model Number Facility Interface Code Service Order Code Jack Type

CA81A

800-01226, 800-01227
(T1 DSUs)

04DU9-BN, 04DU9-DN, 04DU9-1KN, 04DU9-1SN, 04DU9-1ZN

6.0N

DSUB-15F with DSUB-15 cable

CA81A

800-01228, 800-01229
(T1 DSUs)

04DU9-BN, 04DU9-DN, 04DU9-1KN, 04DU9-1SN, 04DU9-1ZN

6.0N

RJ-48C

CA-A11

800-1238, 800-01239
(4- and 8-port BRI-U)

02IS5

6.0N

RJ-48

CA-A11

800-01834

02IS5

6.0N

RJ-48

Connecting Cisco Signaling Link Terminals

Warning Do not work on the system or connect or disconnect cables during periods of lightning activity.

The SS7 signaling links connect the Cisco MGC host running Cisco MGC software to an SS7 switch. You can connect the SS7 signaling links to a Cisco SLT, which connects to the Cisco MGC host over IP (recommended), or install Digi or PCI cards on the Cisco MGC host to terminate the links at the host itself.

Terminating SS7 signaling links at the Cisco SLT enhances the switchover performance of the system and is the preferred method for new or upgraded systems. For more information about moving signaling links, refer to the documentation that shipped with the Cisco SLT or use Cisco Connection Online.

Connecting to a Network

This section explains how to use the Ethernet or Token Ring ports to connect the router to the LAN.

The cables required to connect the router to a network are not provided with the router. For ordering information, see Cisco Connection Online. For cable pinouts, see the publication Cisco Modular Access Router Cabling Specifications, available on the Documentation CD-ROM that came with your router, and by the Internet from Cisco Connection Online.

Depending on the configuration you have, select one of the following options to connect:


Figure 4-2: Connecting an Ethernet Hub



Figure 4-3: Connecting a Switch


Connecting the Console Terminal and Modem

Your router includes asynchronous serial console and auxiliary ports. These ports provide administrative access to your router either locally (with a console terminal) or remotely (with a modem).

Identifying a Rollover Cable

Use a rollover cable to connect to the asynchronous serial console and auxiliary ports. You can identify a rollover cable by comparing the two modular ends of the cable. Holding the cables side-by-side, with the tab at the back, the wire connected to the pin on the outside of the left plug should be the same color as the wire connected to the pin on the outside of the right plug (see Figure 4-4). If your cable came from Cisco Systems, pin 1 will be white on one connector, and pin 8 will be white on the other (a rollover cable reverses pins 1 and 8, 2 and 7, 3 and 6, and 4 and 5).


Figure 4-4: Identifying a Rollover Cable


Connecting to the Console Port

Use the following steps to connect a terminal (an ASCII terminal or a PC running terminal emulation software) to the console port on the router:

Step 1 Connect the terminal using the thin, flat, RJ-45-to-RJ-45 rollover cable (looks like a telephone cable) and an RJ-45-to-DB-9 or RJ-45-to-DB-25 adapter (labeled TERMINAL). (See Figure 4-5.)

Note The RJ-45-to-DB-25 adapter (Cisco part number 29-0810-01) can be purchased from Cisco.

Step 2 Configure your terminal or PC terminal emulation software for 9600 baud, 8 data bits, no parity, and 2 stop bits.

For more information on console port pinouts, see the online document
Cisco Modular Access Router Cabling Specifications on the Documentation CD-ROM that accompanied your router package, and on Cisco Connection Online.


Figure 4-5: Connecting a Console Terminal


Connecting a Modem to the Auxiliary Port

Warning This equipment is intended to be grounded. Ensure that the host is connected to earth ground during normal use.

Use the following steps to connect a modem to the auxiliary port on the router:

Step 1 Connect a modem to the auxiliary port using the thin, flat, RJ-45-to-RJ-45 rollover cable (looks like a telephone cable) with the RJ-45-to-DB-25 adapter (labeled MODEM) included with the router (see Figure 4-6).

Step 2 Make sure that your modem and the auxiliary port on the router are configured for the same transmission speed (38400 baud is typical) and hardware flow control with Data Carrier Detect (DCD) and Data Terminal Ready (DTR) operations.

See "Power and Grounding" for information on grounding. For information on console port pinouts, see the online document Cisco Modular Access Router Cabling Specifications on the Documentation CD-ROM that accompanied your router package, and on Cisco Connection Online.


Figure 4-6: Connecting a Modem


Cabling the Control Signaling Network Connection

The control signaling network is the network that links the Cisco MGC host with the media gateway it controls. There are many ways to create the control signaling network, and you are free to design your own. The next sections provide the following:

The control signaling network design guidelines will help you create a control signaling network using any equipment you choose. The fault-tolerant example gives complete information on a specific network design using the Cisco Catalyst 5500.

The cabling instructions for the control signaling network are different for simplex and high-availability configurations and for different host types. The following sections describe the following tasks:

Note The following sections describe how to connect the MGC host to an Ethernet network. It is the customer's responsibility to design and build the control signaling network to which the MGC host connects.

Cabling Simplex Configurations on the Sun Netra t 1400 and the
Sun Netra t 1405

Table 4-13 provides cabling guidelines for cabling Ethernet networks to Sun Netra t 1400 and
Sun Netra t 1405 host computers. A second interface is required only when you plan to use redundant routers or switches in your control signaling network.
Table 4-13: Control Signaling Network Cabling for Simplex Configurations on the Sun Netra t 1400 and Sun Netra t 1405
From To Wire/Cable Comments

Sun Netra t 1400/1405 motherboard connector (Ethernet)

Router/LAN switch

Ethernet patch cable

Provided by customer. Use shielded cable. Both ends of the cable must be grounded.

Sun Netra t 1400/1405 PCI 1-4 slots (Ethernet)

Router/LAN switch

Ethernet patch cable

Provided by customer. Use shielded cable. Both ends of the cable must be grounded.

Cabling Simplex Configurations on the Sun Netra t 1120 and the
Sun Netra t 1125

Table 4-14 provides cabling guidelines for cabling Ethernet networks to Sun Netra t 1120 and
Sun Netra t 1125 host computers. A second interface is required only when you plan to use redundant routers or switches in your control signaling network.


Table 4-14: Control Signaling Network Cabling for Simplex Configurations on the Sun Netra t 1120 and Sun Netra t 1125
From To Wire/Cable Comments

Sun Netra t 1120/1125 TPE motherboard connector

Router/LAN switch

Ethernet patch cable

Provided by customer. Use shielded cable. Both ends of the cable must be grounded.

Sun Netra t 1120/1125 PCI 2-PCI 4 slots (Ethernet)

Router/LAN switch

Ethernet patch cable

Provided by customer. Use shielded cable. Both ends of the cable must be grounded.

Cabling Simplex Configurations on the Sun E450

Table 4-15 provides cabling guidelines for cabling Ethernet networks to the Sun E450 host computer. A second interface is required only when you plan to use redundant routers or switches in your control signaling network.


Table 4-15: Control Signaling Network Cabling for Simplex Configurations on the Sun E450
From To Wire/Cable Comments

Sun E450 TPE motherboard connector

Router/LAN switch

Ethernet patch cable

Provided by customer. Use shielded cable. Both ends of the cable must be grounded.

Sun E450 slots 1-3, 7-10 (Ethernet)

Router/LAN switch

Ethernet patch cable

Provided by customer. Use shielded cable. Both ends of the cable must be grounded.

Cabling High-Availability Configurations on the Sun Netra t 1120 and the
Sun Netra t 1125

Table 4-16 provides cabling guidelines for cabling Ethernet networks to Sun Netra t 1120 and
Sun Netra t 1125 host computers.


Table 4-16: Control Signaling Network Cabling for High-Availability Configurations on the Sun Netra t 1120 and
Sun Netra t 1125
From To Wire/Cable Comments
Sun Netra t 1120/1125 A

Sun Netra t 1120/1125 TPE motherboard connector

Router/LAN switch A

Ethernet patch cable

Provided by customer. Use shielded cable. Both ends of the cable must be grounded.

Sun Netra t 1120/1125 PCI 2-PCI 4 slots (Ethernet)

Router/LAN switch B

Ethernet patch cable

Provided by customer. Use shielded cable. Both ends of the cable must be grounded.

Sun Netra t 1120/1125 B

Sun Netra t 1120/1125 TPE motherboard connector

Router/LAN switch A

Ethernet patch cable

Provided by customer. Use shielded cable. Both ends of the cable must be grounded.

Sun Netra t 1120/1125 PCI 2-PCI 4 slots (Ethernet)

Router/LAN switch B

Ethernet patch cable

Provided by customer. Use shielded cable. Both ends of the cable must be grounded.

Cabling High-Availability Configurations on the Sun E450

Table 4-17 provides cabling guidelines for cabling Ethernet networks to Sun E450 host computers.


Table 4-17: Control Signaling Network Cabling for High-Availability Configurations on the Sun E450
From To Wire/Cable Comments
Sun E450A

Sun E450 TPE motherboard connector

Router/LAN switch A

Ethernet patch cable

Provided by customer. Use shielded cable. Both ends of the cable must be grounded.

Sun E450 PCI 2-PCI 4 slots 1-3, 7-10 (Ethernet)

Router/LAN switch B

Ethernet patch cable

Provided by customer. Use shielded cable. Both ends of the cable must be grounded.

Sun E450 B

Sun E450 TPE motherboard connector

Router/LAN switch A

Ethernet patch cable

Provided by customer. Use shielded cable. Both ends of the cable must be grounded.

Sun E450 PCI 2-PCI 4 slots 1-3, 7-10 (Ethernet)

Router/LAN switch B

Ethernet patch cable

Provided by customer. Use shielded cable. Both ends of the cable must be grounded.

Cabling Continuous-Service Configurations on the Sun Netra t 1400 and the
Sun Netra t 1405

Table 4-18 provides cabling guidelines for cabling Ethernet networks to Sun Netra t 1400 and
Sun Netra t 1405 host computers.


Table 4-18: Control Signaling Network Cabling for High-Availability Configurations on the Sun Netra t 1400 and
Sun Netra t 1405
From To Wire/Cable Comments
Sun Netra t 1400/1405 A

Sun Netra t 1400/1405 TPE motherboard connector

Router/LAN switch A

Ethernet patch cable

Provided by customer. Use shielded cable. Both ends of the cable must be grounded.

Sun Netra t 1400/1405 PCI 2-PCI 4 slots (Ethernet)

Router/LAN switch B

Ethernet patch cable

Provided by customer. Use shielded cable. Both ends of the cable must be grounded.

Sun Netra t 1400/1405 B

Sun Netra t 1400/1405 TPE motherboard connector

Router/LAN switch A

Ethernet patch cable

Provided by customer. Use shielded cable. Both ends of the cable must be grounded.

Sun Netra t 1400/1405 PCI 2-PCI 4 slots (Ethernet)

Router/LAN switch B

Ethernet patch cable

Provided by customer. Use shielded cable. Both ends of the cable must be grounded.

Continuous-Service Control Signaling Network Cabling Example

This section provides cabling and pinout information for the Cisco universal access server.

Note This section specifies pinouts only for the pins used. Pins not listed in the tables in this section are not connected.

Console and Auxiliary Port Cables and Pinouts for Access Servers

The access server arrives with a console and auxiliary cable kit, which contains the cable and adapters you need to connect a console (an ASCII terminal or PC running terminal emulation software) or modem to your access server. The console and auxiliary cable kit includes the following:

For console connections, proceed to the "Console Port Cables and Pinouts" section; for modem connections, proceed to the "Auxiliary Port Signals and Pinouts" section.

Console Port Cables and Pinouts

Use the RJ-45-to-RJ-45 rollover cable and RJ-45-to-DB-9 female DTE adapter (labeled TERMINAL) to connect the console port to a PC running terminal emulation software. Figure 4-7 shows how to connect the console port to a PC. Table 4-19 lists the pinouts for the asynchronous serial console port, the RJ-45-to-RJ-45 rollover cable, and the RJ-45-to-DB-9 female DTE adapter (labeled TERMINAL).


Figure 4-7: Connecting the Console Port to a PC



Table 4-19: Console Port Signaling and Cabling Using a DB-9 Adapter
Console Port (DTE) RJ-45-to-RJ-45 Rollover Cable RJ-45-to-DB-9 Terminal Adapter Console Device
Signal RJ-45 Pin RJ-45 Pin DB-9 Pin Signal

RTS

11

8

8

CTS

DTR

2

7

6

DSR

TxD

3

6

2

RxD

GND

4

5

5

GND

GND

5

4

5

GND

RxD

6

3

3

TxD

DSR

7

2

4

DTR

CTS

81

1

7

RTS
1Pin 1 is connected internally to pin 8.

Use the RJ-45-to-RJ-45 rollover cable and RJ-45-to-DB-25 female DTE adapter (labeled TERMINAL) to connect the console port to a terminal. Figure 4-8 shows how to connect the console port to a terminal. Table 4-20 lists the pinouts for the asynchronous serial console port, the RJ-45-to-RJ-45 rollover cable, and the RJ-45-to-DB-25 female DTE adapter (labeled TERMINAL).


Figure 4-8: Connecting the Console Port to a Terminal



Table 4-20: Console Port Signaling and Cabling Using a DB-25 Adapter
Console Port (DTE)1 RJ-45-to-RJ-45 Rollover Cable RJ-45-to-DB-25 Terminal Adapter Console Device
Signal RJ-45 Pin RJ-45 Pin DB-25 Pin Signal

RTS

12

8

5

CTS

DTR

2

7

6

DSR

TxD

3

6

3

RxD

GND

4

5

7

GND

GND

5

4

7

GND

RxD

6

3

2

TxD

DSR

7

2

20

DTR

CTS

81

1

4

RTS
1You can use the same cabling to connect a console to the auxiliary port.
2Pin 1 is connected internally to pin 8.

Auxiliary Port Signals and Pinouts

Use the RJ-45-to-RJ-45 rollover cable and RJ-45-to-DB-25 male DCE adapter (labeled MODEM) to connect the auxiliary port to a modem. Figure 4-9 shows how to connect the auxiliary port to a modem. Table 4-21 lists the pinouts for the asynchronous serial auxiliary port, the RJ-45-to-RJ-45 rollover cable, and the RJ-45-to-DB-25 male DCE adapter (labeled MODEM).


Figure 4-9: Connecting the Auxiliary Port to a Modem



Table 4-21: Auxiliary Port Signaling and Cabling Using a DB-25 Adapter
AUX Port (DTE) RJ-45-to-RJ-45 Rollover Cable RJ-45-to-DB-25 Modem Adapter Modem
Signal RJ-45 Pin RJ-45 Pin DB-25 Pin Signal

RTS

1

8

4

RTS

DTR

2

7

20

DTR

TxD

3

6

3

TxD

GND

4

5

7

GND

GND

5

4

7

GND

RxD

6

3

2

RxD

DSR

7

2

8

DCD

CTS

8

1

5

CTS

Ethernet Port Pinouts

Table 4-22 and Table 4-23 list the pinouts for the Ethernet 10BaseT and 100BaseT ports, respectively.


Table 4-22: 10BaseT Port Pinout
RJ-45 Pin Description

1

TX+

2

TX-

3

RX+

4

-

5

-

6

RX-

7

-

8

-


Table 4-23: 100BaseT Port Pinouts
RJ-45 Pin Description

1

RXD+

2

RXD-

3

TXD+

4

-

5

-

6

TXD-

7

-

8

-

Figure 4-10 shows the RJ-48-to-RJ-48 Interface cable connection; Table 4-24, Table 4-25, and Table 4-26 show the cable pinouts.


Figure 4-10: RJ-48-to-RJ-48 Interface Cable



Table 4-24: RJ-48-to-RJ-48 TE Cable Pinouts
RJ-45 Pin Signal Description Direction RJ-48 TE Pin

Shield

Ground

Shell/Braid

 

Shield

J1-1

RX Tip

Twisted Pair #1

      <---

J2-1

J1-2

RX Ring

Twisted Pair #1

      <---

J2-2

J1-3

RX Shield

Twisted Pair #3

 

J2-3

J1-4

TX Tip

Twisted Pair #2

      --->

J2-4

J1-5

TX Ring

Twisted Pair #2

      --->

J2-5

J1-6

TX Shield

Twisted Pair #4

 

J2-6


Table 4-25: RJ-48-to-RJ-48 NT Cable Pinouts
RJ-45 Pin Signal Description Direction Signal RJ-48 NT Pin

Shield

Ground

Shell/Braid

 

Ground

Shield

J1-1

RX Tip

Twisted Pair #1

      <---

TX Tip

J2-4

J1-2

RX Ring

Twisted Pair #1

      <---

TX Ring

J2-5

J1-3

RX Shield

Twisted Pair #3

TX Shield

J2-6

J1-4

TX Tip

Twisted Pair #2

      --->

RX Tip

J2-1

J1-5

TX Ring

Twisted Pair #2

      --->

RX Ring

J2-2

J1-6

TX Shield

Twisted Pair #4

 

RX Shield

J2-3

Note Because this cable has polarity, the pinouts are different depending on which end of the cable you use.


Table 4-26: RJ-48-to-RJ-48 T1 Cable Pinouts
RJ-45 Pin Signal Description Direction RJ-48 T1 Pin

Shield

Ground

Shell/Braid

 

Shield

J1-1

RX Tip

Twisted Pair #1

      <---

J2-1

J1-2

RX Ring

Twisted Pair #1

      <---

J2-2

J1-3

RX Shield

 

 

 

J1-4

TX Tip

Twisted Pair #2

      --->

J2-4

J1-5

TX Ring

Twisted Pair #2

      --->

J2-5

J1-6

TX Shield

 

 

 

Figure 4-11 shows the RJ-48-to-bare wire interface; Table 4-27 shows the cable pinouts.


Figure 4-11: RJ-48-to-Bare Wire Interface Cable



Table 4-27: RJ-45-to-Bare Wire Interface Cable Pinouts
RJ-45 Pin Signal Description Direction Bare

Shield

Ground

Braid

 

 

J1-1

RX Tip

Twisted Pair #1

      <---

WIRE-1

J1-2

RX Ring

Twisted Pair #1

      <---

WIRE-2

J1-3

RX Shield

 

 

 

J1-4

TX Tip

Twisted Pair #2

      --->

WIRE-3

J1-5

TX Ring

Twisted Pair #2

      --->

WIRE-4

J1-6

TX Shield

 

 

 

For further information about the Cisco Catalyst 5500, see the documentation that shipped with the product. For a list of related documentation, see the "Related Documentation" section.

Connecting the ARU and Serial Port Expander

The cabling instructions for the ARU and Serial Port Expander are different for simplex and high-availability configurations and for different host types. The next sections describe the following tasks:

Cabling Simplex Configurations on the Sun Netra t 1120 and the
Sun Netra t 1125

Table 4-28 provides cabling guidelines for cabling ARUs and Serial Port Expanders on the
Sun Netra t 1120 and Sun Netra t 1125 host computers. This cabling configuration is used on Cisco MGC products with the following part numbers:


Table 4-28: ARU and Serial Port Expander Cabling for Simplex Configurations on the Sun Netra t 1120 and
Sun Netra t 1125
From To Wire/Cable Comments

ARU

Note The alarms on the front left of the
Sun Netra t 1120/1125 might do the following: Minor alarms light up alarm1, major alarms light up alarm2, and critical alarms makes the system light go out. Use the pin assignments in Table 4-31 instead of the ones provided in the Sun documentation for the correct connections. The pin assignments for the alarms are incorrect in the Sun documentation.

Customer termination point

Alarm cable

Provided by customer. (See Table 4-32.)

Optional ARU

ARU MON port

Serial Port Expander, port 2, black terminal adapter

Cisco 72-1882-01

Cable provided by customer. Use shielded cable. Both ends of the cable must be grounded. (See Table 4-30.)

ARU COM port

Serial Port Expander, port 3, black terminal adapter

Cisco 72-1882-01

Cable provided by customer. Use shielded cable. Both ends of the cable must be grounded. (See Table 4-30.)

ARU relays port

Customer alarm termination point

Alarm cable

Provided by customer. Use shielded cable. Both ends of the cable must be grounded. (See Table 4-32.)

Cabling Simplex Configurations on the Sun Netra t 1120, the Sun Netra t 1125, the Sun Netra t 1400, and the Sun Netra t 1405

Table 4-29 provides cabling guidelines for cabling alarm card and Serial Port Expanders on the
Sun Netra t 1120, Sun Netra t 1125, Sun Netra t 1400, and Sun Netra t 1405 host computers. This cabling configuration is used on Cisco MGC products with the following part numbers:


Table 4-29: Alarm Card and Serial Port Expander Cabling for Simplex Configurations on the Sun Netra t 1120,
Sun Netra t 1125, Sun Netra t 1400, and Sun Netra t 1405
From To Wire/Cable Comments

Sun Netra t 1120/1125 and the Sun Netra t 1400/1405

Note Use the pin assignments in Table 4-31 instead of the ones provided in the Sun documentation for the correct connections. The pin assignments for the alarms are incorrect in the Sun documentation.

Customer termination point

Alarm cable

Provided by customer. Use shielded cable. Both ends of the cable must be grounded. (see Table 4-32)

Table 4-30 lists the pinouts for the black terminal adapter shown in Table 4-28 and Table 4-29.


Table 4-30: RJ-45/DB-25 Black Adapter
DB-25 Plug Pins/Signal Name RJ-45 Pins
From To

6/DSR

1

8/CD

1

5/CTS

2

3/RD

3

20/DTR

4

20/DTR

7

2/TD

5

7/SG

6

-

8 - No connection

Table 4-31 lists the pinouts for the alarm cable shown in Table 4-28.


Table 4-31: Sun Netra t Alarm Card Pinouts
Sun Netra t Pin Number Wire Color Signal Definition

1

White/Blue

Reset +

2

Blue/White

Reset -

4

Green/Red

No connection

5

Green/White

Normally open, critical

6

White/Green

Normally closed, critical

7

Red/Green

Common, critical

8

Orange/White

Normally open, minor

9

White/Orange

Normally closed, minor

-

Orange/Red

No connection

10

Red/Orange

Common, minor

11

Brown/White

Normally open, major

12

White/Brown

Normally closed, major

3

Blue/Red

No connection

13

Red/Blue

Common, major

14

White/Slate

No connection

15

Slate/White

No connection

Table 4-32 lists the pinouts for the ARU alarm cable shown in Table 4-28.


Table 4-32: ARU Alarm Cable Pinouts
ARU Pin Number Wire Color Signal Definition

1

White/Blue

Normally open, misc

2

Blue/White

Normally closed, misc

3

Orange/White

Normally open, minor

4

White/Orange

Normally closed, minor

5

Brown/White

Normally open, major

6

White/Brown

Normally closed, major

7

Green/White

Normally open, critical

8

White/Green

Normally closed, critical

9

Slate/White

Common, misc

10

White/Slate

No connection

11

Red/Orange

Common minor

12

Orange/Red

No connection

13

Red/Blue

Common major

14

Blue/Red

No connection

15

Red/Green

Common critical

-

Green/Red

No connection

.

Cabling Simplex Configurations on the Sun E450

Table 4-33 provides cabling guidelines for cabling ARUs and Serial Port Expanders on the Sun E450 host computer. This cabling configuration is used on Cisco MGC products with the following part number: TC-E450-AC-1NC.

Note The Serial Port Expander is required only if the ARU is used.


Table 4-33: ARU and Serial Port Expander Cabling for Simplex Configurations on the Sun E450
From To Wire/Cable Comments

Sun E450 slot 4-6 (async card)

Serial Port Expander A

8-position Serial Port Expander

Provided by customer (required if ARU option is used).

Serial Port Expander, port 2

Black terminal adapter

N/A

Provided by Cisco (required if ARU option is used; see Table 4-30)

Serial Port Expander, port 3

Black terminal adapter

N/A

Provided by Cisco (required if ARU option is used; see Table 4-30.)

Optional ARU

 

 

 

ARU MON port

Serial Expander, port 2, black terminal adapter

Cisco 72-1882-01

Cable provided by Cisco (see Table 4-30.)

ARU COM port

Serial Expander, port 3, black terminal adapter

Cisco 72-1882-01

Cable provided by Cisco (see Table 4-30.)

ARU relays port

Customer alarm termination point

Alarm cable

Provided by customer. Use shielded cable. Both ends of the cable must be grounded. (See Table 4-32.)

Cabling High-Availability Configurations on the Sun Netra t 1120 and
Sun Netra t 1125

Table 4-34 provides high-availability cabling guidelines for cabling ARUs and Serial Port Expanders on the Sun Netra t 1120 and Sun Netra t 1125 host computers. This cabling configuration is used on Cisco MGC products with the following part numbers:


Table 4-34: ARU and Serial Port Expander Cabling for High-Availability Configurations on the Sun Netra t 1120 and
Sun Netra t 1125
From To Wire/Cable Comments
Sun Netra t 1120/1125 A

Sun Netra t 1120/1125 alarm card

Customer termination point

Alarm cable

Provided by customer. Use shielded cable. Both ends of the cable must be grounded. (see Table 4-32.)

Sun Netra t 1120/1125 PCI166, slot 1 (async card)

Serial Port Expander A

8-position Serial Port Expander

Provided by Cisco.

Serial Port Expander A, port 0

Serial Port Expander B, port 0, green terminal adapter

Cisco 72-1881-01

Provided by Cisco. (See Table 4-8.)

Serial Port Expander A, port 1

A-port on the A/B Switch

N/A

Provided by Cisco. (See Table 4-8.)

Optional ARU A

 

 

 

ARU A MON port

Serial Expander A, Port 2, black terminal adapter

Cisco 72-1882-01

Provided by Cisco. (See Table 4-30.)

ARU A COM port

Serial Expander A, Port 3, black terminal adapter

Cisco 72-1882-01

Provided by Cisco. (See Table 4-30.)

ARU A relays port

Customer alarm termination point

Alarm cable

Provided by customer. Use shielded cable. Both ends of the cable must be grounded. (See Table 4-32.)

Sun Netra t 1120/1125 B

 

 

 

Sun Netra t 1120/1125 alarm card

Customer termination point

Alarm cable

Provided by customer. Use shielded cable. Both ends of the cable must be grounded. (See Table 4-32.)

Sun Netra t 1120/1125 PCI166 slot 1 (async card)

Serial Port Expander B

8-position Serial Port Expander

Provided by Cisco.

Serial Port Expander B, port 0

Green terminal adapter

N/A

Provided by Cisco. (See Table 4-35.)

Serial Port Expander B, port 1

B-port on the A/B Switch

N/A

Provided by Cisco. (See Table 4-8.)

Optional ARU B

 

 

 

ARU B MON port

Serial Expander B, port 2, black terminal adapter

Cisco 72-1882-01

Provided by Cisco. (See Table 4-30.)

ARU B COM port

Serial Expander B, port 3, black terminal adapter

Cisco 72-1882-01

Provided by Cisco. (See Table 4-30.)

ARU B relays port

Customer termination point

Alarm cable

Provided by customer. Use shielded cable. Both ends of the cable must be grounded. (See Table 4-32.)

Table 4-35 lists the pinouts for the green terminal adapter shown in Table 4-34.


Table 4-35: RJ-45/DB-25 Green Adapter
DB-25 Plug Pins/Signal Pins RJ-45 Pins
From To

6/DSR

3

8/DCD

3

20/DTR

1

7/GND

4

3/RxD

6

2/TxD

5

5/CTS

8

4/RTS

7

20/DTR

2

Cabling High-Availability Configurations on the Sun E450

Table 4-36 provides cabling guidelines for cabling ARUs and Serial Port Expanders on the Sun E450 host computer. This cabling configuration is used on Cisco MGC products with the following part number: TC-E450-AC-2NC (Serial Port Expander required).


Table 4-36: ARU and Serial Port Expander Cabling for High-Availability Configurations on the Sun E450
From To Wire/Cable Comments
Sun E450 A

 

 

 

Sun E450 slot 4-6 (async card)

Serial Port Expander A

8-position Serial Port Expander

Provided by Cisco.

Serial Port Expander A, port 0

Red terminal adapter

N/A

Provided by Cisco. (See Table 4-8.)

Serial Port Expander A, port 1

Red terminal adapter

N/A

Provided by Cisco. (See Table 4-8.)

Serial Port Expander A, port 2

Black terminal adapter

N/A

Provided by Cisco. (Required if ARU is used; see Table 4-30.)

Serial Port Expander A, port 3

Black terminal adapter

N/A

Provided by Cisco. (Required if ARU is used; see Table 4-30.)

Serial Port Expander A, port 0, red terminal adapter

Serial Port Expander B, port 0, green terminal adapter

Cisco 72-1881-01

Provided by Cisco (see Table 4-35)

Optional ARU A

 

 

 

ARU A MON port

Serial Expander A, Port 2, black terminal adapter

Cisco 72-1882-01

Provided by Cisco. (See Table 4-30.)

ARU A COM port

Serial Expander A, Port 3, black terminal adapter

Cisco 72-1882-01

Provided by Cisco. (See Table 4-30.)

ARU A relays port

Customer alarm termination point

Alarm cable

Provided by customer. Use shielded cable. Both ends of the cable must be grounded. (See Table 4-32.)

Sun E450 B

 

 

 

Sun E450 slot 4-6 (async card)

Serial Port Expander B

8-position Serial Port Expander

Provided by Cisco.

Serial Port Expander B, port 0

Green terminal adapter

N/A

Provided by Cisco. (See Table 4-35.)

Serial Port Expander B, port 1

Red terminal adapter

N/A

Provided by Cisco. (See Table 4-8.)

Serial Port Expander B, port 2

Black terminal adapter

N/A

Provided by Cisco (required if ARU is used; see Table 4-30)

Serial Port Expander B, port 3

Black terminal adapter

N/A

Provided by Cisco. (Required if ARU is used; see Table 4-30.)

Optional ARU B

 

 

 

ARU B MON port

Serial Expander B, port 2, black terminal adapter

Cisco 72-1882-01

Provided by Cisco. (See Table 4-30.)

ARU B COM port

Serial Expander B, port 3, black terminal adapter

Cisco 72-1882-01

Provided by Cisco. (See Table 4-30.)

ARU B relays port

Customer termination point

Alarm cable

Provided by customer. Use shielded cable. Both ends of the cable must be grounded. See Table 4-32.)


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