HP A6604 User manual

HP A6604 and A6608 Router
Installation Manual

About This Manual
Organization
HP A6604/A6608 Routers Installation Manual is organized as follows:
Chapter Contents
1 Router Overview Briefly introduces the product specifications, as well as
the features and applications of the HP A6604/A6608.
2 Preparing for Installation
Describes the requirements on installation site, the
safety recommendations before and during installation,
and the required tools.
3 Installing the Router
Introduces how to install the A6604/A6608, as well as
how to connect the power cable, console cable, AUX
port cable, Ethernet cable, interface card and interface
module cable.
4 Starting and Configuring the Router
Helps you get familiar with the basic knowledge of how
to boot and configure the HP A6604/A6608, including
device startup, power-on, and initialization of system
files, and so on.
5 Maintaining Software
Introduces how to maintain the software of the HP
A6604/A6608, including upgrading the software and
updating the configuration files.
6 Maintaining Hardware Introduces how to maintain the hardware of the HP
A6604/A6608.
7 Troubleshooting
Describes some problems that may occur during
installation and startup of the router and how to solve
them.
Conventions
The manual uses the following conventions:
Command conventions
Convention Description
Boldface The keywords of a command line are in Boldface.
italic Command arguments are in italic.
[ ] Items (keywords or arguments) in square brackets [ ] are optional.
{ x | y | ... } Alternative items are grouped in braces and separated by vertical bars. One is
selected.
[ x | y | ... ] Optional alternative items are grouped in square brackets and separated by
vertical bars. One or none is selected.

Convention Description
{ x | y | ... } * Alternative items are grouped in braces and separated by vertical bars. A
minimum of one or a maximum of all can be selected.
[ x | y | ... ] * Optional alternative items are grouped in square brackets and separated by
vertical bars. Many or none can be selected.
&<1-n> The argument(s) before the ampersand (&) sign can be entered 1 to n times.
# A line starting with the # sign is comments.
GUI conventions
Convention Description
Boldface Window names, button names, field names, and menu items are in Boldface.
For example, the New User window appears; click OK.
>Multi-level menus are separated by angle brackets. For example, File >
Create >Folder.
Convention Description
< > Button names are inside angle brackets. For example, click <OK>.
[ ] Window names, menu items, data table and field names are inside square
brackets. For example, pop up the [New User] window.
/Multi-level menus are separated by forward slashes. For example,
[File/Create/Folder].
Symbols
Convention Description
Means reader be extremely careful. Improper operation may cause bodily
injury.
Means reader be careful. Improper operation may cause data loss or damage
to equipment.
Means an action or information that needs special attention to ensure
successful configuration or good performance.
Means a complementary description.
Means techniques helpful for you to make configuration with ease.
Related Documentation
In addition to this manual, each HP A6600 Routers documentation set includes the following:
Manual Description
HP A6600 Routers User Manual It is a guide for the user to perform the operations
correctly. It is organized into the parts of access, IP
services, IP routing, MPLS, VPN, QoS, security,

Manual Description
system, multicast, and OAA.
It also gives the user a detailed description of the
operating commands. It is organized into the parts of
access, IP services, IP routing, MPLS, VPN, QoS,
security, system, multicast, and OAA, as well as a
command index.
HP A6600 Routers Interface Card and Interface
Module Manual
This manual introduces all kinds of interface modules
that SR6600 routers support, the means of
connection the interface cables and the interface
module purchase guide.
Low-End and Mid-Range Series Routers Cable
Manual This manual introduces all cable pinouts available with low-end and mid-range series routers.
Environmental Protection
This product has been designed to comply with the requirements on environmental
protection. For the proper storage, use and disposal of this product, national laws and
regulations must be observed.

1Router Overview
Introduction
The HP A6604 and A6608 routers are high-performance service routers developed by Hewlett
Packard (hereinafter referred to as HP) for enterprise networks and carrier-edge access. The
A6604 and A6608 adopt two RPE-X1s modules as the main processing units (MPUs), two
power modules, and a distributed modular architecture. Abundant optional modules are
available so that the two service routers can have a powerful processing capability and support
flexible configuration to fully meet the requirements of enterprise networks and carrier networks.
The A6604 and A6608 can work at the core layer of small- and medium-sized enterprise
networks or at the distribution layer and core layer of large-sized enterprise networks. They can
also work at the access layer of carrier networks or large enterprise networks.
With the high-performance microprocessor technology, advanced hardware architecture and HP
proprietary Comware V5 platform, the A6604 and A6608 provide high service processing
capabilities, good service scalability, and high reliability. In addition, the A6604 and A6608 can
work together with other HP network devices to provide full network solutions for carriers and
departments in electric power, finance, tax, public security, railway and education, as well as for
medium- and large-sized enterprises. The full compliance with national and international
standards ensures the interoperability with the products of other manufacturers at different
layers.
The A6604 and A6608 support high-speed interface modules (HIMs) and provide a bus
processing capability of up to 10 Gbps, which can meet the high-speed performance
requirements of users. In addition, the A6604 and A6608 are compatible with some multi-
functional interface modules (MIMs) of the HP AR/MSR series routers to guarantee the smooth
upgrade from narrowband access to broadband access, improve the competitiveness, and
protect existing investments. For easy description, the term “device” is used throughout this
document to refer to any A6604 or A6608 router if not otherwise specified.
You can configure MPUs and flexible interface platforms (FIPs) on the A6604 and A6608 as
needed. Table 1-1 describes MPUs' support for FIPs on the A6604 and A6608.
Table 1-1 MPUs' support for FIPs
MPU FIP-100 FIP-110 FIP-200 FIP-210
RPE-X1 Supported Supported Supported Supported
RSE-X1 Not supported Supported Not supported Supported

The A6604 and A6608 support two types of MPUs, route processing engine (RPE) and route
switch engine (RSE).
To facilitate description, the term "FIP" is used throughout this document to refer to the FIP-
100, FIP-110, FIP-200, and FIP-210 if not otherwise specified.
The FIP-100 and FIP-110 support MIMs only.
The FIP-200 and FIP-210 support MIMs, HIMs, and HIM/MIM intermixing.
For details about the slot arrangement, refer to Chapter 2 "Arranging Slots and Numbering
Interfaces."
For details about installation and removal of HIMs and MIMs, refer to Chapter 4 "Installing the
Router.”
Physical Description
Front View
Figure 1-1 Front view of the A6604 (configured with an RPE-X1)
(1) Left mounting bracket (2) MPU slot (Slot 1)
(3) RPE-X1 (Slot 0) (4) Right mounting bracket
(5) Chassis handle (6) Fan tray
(7) AC power module (PWR 1) (8) PoE power module (reserved PoE slot)
(9) Power module (PWR 2) (10) ESD socket and silkscreen
(11) FIP slot (Slot 3) (12) FIP-200 (Slot 2)
(13) Cable management bracket

Figure 1-2 Front view of the A6604 (configured with an RSE-X1)
(1) Left mounting bracket (2) RSE-X1 (Slot 1)
(3) Right mounting bracket (4) Chassis handle
(5) Fan tray (6) AC power module (PWR 1)
(7) PoE power module (reserved PoE slot) (8) Power module (PWR 2)
(9) ESD socket and silkscreen (10) FIP slot (Slot 3)
(11) FIP-210 (Slot 2) (RSE-X1 compatible) (12) Cable management bracket
Figure 1-3 Front view of the A6608 (configured with an RPE-X1)
(1) Left mounting bracket (2) MPU slot (Slot 1)
(3) RPE-X1 (Slot 0) (4) Right mounting bracket
(5) Chassis handle (6) Fan tray
(7) AC power module (PWR 1) (8) PoE power module (reserved)
(9) Power module (PWR 2) (10) ESD socket and silkscreen
(11) FIP slot (Slot 5) (12) FIP slot (Slot 4)
(13) FIP slot (Slot 3) (14) FIP slot (Slot 2)
(15) Cable management bracket

Figure 1-4 Front view of the A6608 (configured with an RSE-X1)
(1) Left mounting bracket (2) RPE-X1 (Slot 1)
(3) Right mounting bracket (4) Chassis handle
(5) Fan tray (6) AC power module (PWR 1)
(7) PoE power module (reserved PoE slot) (8) Power module (PWR 2)
(9) ESD socket and silkscreen (10) FIP slot (Slot 5)
(11) FIP slot (Slot 4) (12) FIP-210 (Slot 3)
(13) FIP slot (Slot 2) (RSE-X1 compatible) (14) Cable management bracket
Currently, the device does not support power over Ethernet (PoE).
Rear View
Figure 1-5 Rear view of the A6604
(1) Warning label (2) Handle on the rear chassis panel

(3) Upper slide rail for the air filter (optional) (4) Air filter (optional)
(5) Lower slide rail for the air filter (optional) (6) Chassis handle
(7) Weight-bearing warning label (50 kg or 110.23 lb)
(8) Grounding screw and sign (9) Vents
Figure 1-6 Rear view of the A6608
(1) Warning label (2) Handle on the rear chassis panel
(3) Upper slide rail for the air filter (4) Air filter (optional)
(5) Lower slide rail for the air filter (6) Chassis handle
(7) Weight-bearing warning label (50 kg or 110.23 lb)
(8) Grounding screw and sign (9) Vents
Do not hold the handle indicated by (2) in Figure 1-5 on the rear chassis panel to move the
chassis because it is designed for the convenience of the rear chassis panel removal, but not
for bearing the chassis weight.
System Specifications
Dimensions, Weight and LPU Slots
Table 1-2 Dimensions, weight and LPU slots
Item Specification
A6604 A6608
Dimensions without feet and
mounting brackets (H × W × D) 220 × 436 × 480 mm (8.66 × 17.17 × 18.90 in.) 308 × 476 × 436 mm (12.13 × 18.74 × 17.17 in.)
Weight (full configuration) 38 kg (83.77 lb) 50 kg (110.23 lb)
LPU slots 2 4

Power Modules
Table 1-3 Power module specifications
Item Specification
Rated voltage range AC powered: 100 VAC to 240 VAC; 50 Hz or 60 Hz
DC powered: –48 VDC to –60 VDC
Maximum input current AC powered: 10 A
DC powered: 25 A
Maximum power provided by one power module 650 W
Physical dimensions (H × W × D) 40 × 140 × 354 mm (1.57 × 5.51 ×13.94 in.)
Power module slots Two power module slots are provided. The power
modules must have the same specifications.
Power consumption range A6604: 75.9W~341.2W
A6608: 86.4W~559W
Online insertion and removal Supported
Online insertion and removal of a power module refers to first switching off the power module
and then removing it from the chassis or inserting it into the chassis. Before doing that, make
sure that the router is configured with redundant power modules and the system services are
running normally.
Figure 1-7 AC power module
(1) Captive screw (2) Bail latch
(3) Power socket (4) Power switch
(5) Power LED (6) Power module handle

Figure 1-8 DC power module
(1) Captive screw (2) Power input terminals
(3) Power switch (4) Power LED
(5) Power module handle
Table 1-4 Description of the AC/DC power LED
Status Meaning
Solid green The power module is working normally.
Solid red The power module is faulty.
Fan Tray
Table 1-5 Technical specifications for the fan tray
Fan (built-in) Specification
A6604 A6608
Rated voltage 12 VDC
Total fan power consumption 30 W
Automatic fan speed adjustment Supported
Fay tray dimensions (H × W × D) 136.4 × 31 × 427.8 mm (5.37
×1.22 × 16.84 in.) 228 × 31 × 413.3 mm (8.98 ×1.22 × 16.27 in.)
Failsafe Supported
Hot swapping Supported
Table 1-6 Description of fan tray LEDs
LED Status Meaning
RUN (green) Off The system is powered off or the fan tray is faulty.
On The fan tray is working normally.
ALM (red) Off The fan tray is working normally.
On The fan tray is faulty.

Operating Environment
Table 1-7 Operating environment specifications
Item Specification
Operating temperature 0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F)
Operating humidity 10% to 95%, noncondensing
Altitude –60 m to +4 km (–196.85 ft. to +2.49 miles)
System Software
The device uses the Comware V5 software platform, HP's core software platform.
Based on the IPv4/IPv6 dual stack, the Comware V5 software platform integrates link-layer
protocols, routing, Multi-Protocol Label Switching (MPLS), Virtual Private Network (VPN), quality
of service (QoS), security, and other data communications features. It is scalable and portable
because it adopts a componentized architecture and effectively encapsulates and masks
different operating systems and hardware. The Comware V5 software platform is the basis of all
series of IP network products of HP.
MPU
RPE-X1
Front view
Figure 1-9 Front view of RPE-X1
(1) Captive screw (2) Ejector lever
(3) RESET button (RESET) (4) Run LED (RUN)
(5) Active LED of the RPE-X1 (ACT) (6) Alarm LED (ALM)
(7) Link state/data reception & transmission LED (LINK/ACT)
(8) Management Ethernet interface (MANAGEMENT) (10/100/1000BASE-T)
(9) Console port (CONSOLE) (10) CF card eject button
(11) AUX port (AUX) (12) CF card slot
(13) USB interface 0 (0) (host mode) (14) USB interface 1 (1) (device mode)
(15) CF LED (CF) (16) USB interface 1 LED (USB)
Technical specifications
Table 1-8 Technical specifications for the RPE-X1
Item Specification
Processor Power PC 1GHz
Processor cores 1
Flash 4 MB

Item Specification
Memory type and size DDR2 SDRAM 1 GB (default, one memory module)
2 GB (maximum)
NVRAM 128 KB
Console port 1 (9600 bps to 115200 bps, 9600 bps by default)
AUX port 1 (9600 bps to 115200 bps, 9600 bps by default)
Management Ethernet interface 1 (10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T)
CF card 256 MB by default for the built-in CF card
256 MB, 512 MB, or 1 GB for an optional external CF card (CF cards
less than 256 MB are not supported)
USB interfaces 2 (USB 0: Type A connector, operating in the host mode; USB 1:
Type B connector, operating in the device mode)
Dimensions (H × W × D) 40 × 199 × 282 mm (1.57 × 7.83 × 11.10 in.)
Power consumption 37 W
Reset button 1
Hot swapping Supported
Flash is used for storing the boot file—the BootWare program.
The memory is used for storing the data during system operation and caching the data during
data forwarding.
The non-volatile random access memory (NVRAM) is used for storing the exception information
of the system during operation.
A CF card is used for storing programs and configuration files of the device.
Hot-swapping a module refers to first using the remove slot slot-number command to stop the
module, and then manually pulling it out, or inserting the module into its slot without powering
off the device. For details about the remove slot command, refer to Device Management in the
System Volume of HP SR6600 Routers User Manual.
LEDs
Figure 1-10 LEDs on the RPE-X1
(1) Run LED (RUN) (2) Active LED of the RPE-X1 (ACT)
(3) Alarm LED (ALM)
(4) Ethernet link state/data reception & transmission LED (LINK/ACT)
(5) CF LED (CF) (6) USB interface 1 LED (USB)

Table 1-9 Description of the LEDs
LED Status Meaning
device LEDs
RUN (green)
Off No power input is available, or the RPE-X1 has failed.
Slow blinking
(1 Hz) The RPE-X1 is operating normally.
Fast blinking
(8 Hz)
The application software is being loaded (in this case,
never power off the device or hot-swap the RPE-X1;
otherwise the RPE-X1 may be damaged), or the RPE-X1
is not working.
ACT (green) Off The RPE-X1 is in the standby state.
On The RPE-X1 is in the active state.
ALM (red)
Off The system is operating normally and there is no alarm.
On A fault has occurred to the system. In this state, you need
to check the system log immediately.
Fast blinking
(8 Hz) A critical fault has occurred to the system. In this state, you need to handle the fault immediately.
management
Ethernet
interface
LED
LINK/ACT
(yellow/green)
Solid yellow A 10/100 Mbps link is present.
Solid green A 1000 Mbps link is present.
Blinking yellow Data is being received or transmitted at a rate of 10/100
Mbps.
Blinking green Data is being received or transmitted at a rate of 1000
Mbps.
USB 1 LED USB (green)
Off No host is connected to the device-mode USB interface.
On A host is connected to the device-mode USB interface.
The USB cable can be unplug in this state.
Blinking Data is being transmitted or received through the device- mode USB interface. In this state, do not unplug the USB
cable.
CF LED CF (green)
Off No CF card is present or the CF card is not recognizable.
On A CF card is in position and has been detected.
Blinking The system is accessing the CF card. In this state, do not
remove the CF card.
Do not remove the CF card when the CF LED is blinking. Otherwise, the file system on the CF
card will be damaged.

RSE-X1
Front view
Figure 1-11 Front view of RSE-X1
(1) Captive screw (2) Ejector lever
(3) SMB coaxial clock interface (reserved) (4) RESET button (RESET)
(5) CF card eject button (6) CF card slot
(7) CF LED (CF) (8) USB interface 0 (0) (host mode)
(9) USB interface 1 (1) (device mode) (10) USB interface 1 LED (USB)
(11) Link state/data reception & transmission LED (LINK/ACT)
(12) Management Ethernet interface (MANAGEMENT) (10/100/1000BASE-T)
(13) Console port (CONSOLE) (14) AUX port (AUX)
(15) Active LED of the RSE-X1 (ACT) (16) Power management alarm LED (PALM)
(17) Run LED (RUN) (18) Alarm LED (ALM)
Technical specifications
Table 1-10 Technical specifications for the RSE-X1
Item Specification
Processor MIPS 1GHz
Number of processor cores 2
Flash 4 MB
Memory type and size DDR2 SDRAM
2 GB (default, two memory modules)
2 GB (maximum)
NVRAM 128 KB
Console port 1 (9600 bps to 115200 bps, 9600 bps by default)
AUX port 1 (9600 bps to 115200 bps, 9600 bps by default)
Management Ethernet interface 1 (10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T)
CF card 256 MB by default for the built-in CF card
256 MB, 512 MB, or 1 GB for an optional external CF card (CF
cards less than 256 MB are not supported)
USB interfaces 2 (USB 0: Type A connector, operating in the host mode; USB 1:
Type B connector, operating in the device mode)
Reset button 1
Dimensions (H × W × D) 45 × 399 × 412 mm (1.77 × 15.71 × 16.22 in.)
Power consumption 75 W
Hot swapping Supported

"Hot-swapping" a module refers to first using the remove slot slot-number command to stop the
module, and then manually pulling it out, or inserting the module into its slot without powering
off the device. For details about the remove slot command, refer to Device Management in the
System Volume of HP SR6600 Routers User Manual.
LEDs
Figure 1-12 LEDs on the RSE-X1
(1) CF LED (CF) (2) USB interface 1 LED (USB)
(3) Ethernet link state/data reception & transmission LED (LINK/ACT)
(4) Active LED of the RPE-X1 (ACT) (5) Power management alarm LED (PALM)
(6) Run LED (RUN) (7) Alarm LED (ALM)
Table 1-11 Description of the LEDs of the RSE-X1
LED Status Meaning
Device LEDs
RUN (green)
Off No power input is available, or the RSE-X1 is faulty.
Slow
blinking (1
Hz) The RSE-X1 is operating normally.
Fast
blinking (8
Hz)
The application software is being loaded (in this case,
never power off the device or hot-swap the RSE-X1;
otherwise the RSE-X1 may be damaged).
ACT (green) Off The RSE-X1 is in the standby state.
On The RSE-X1 is in the active state.
ALM (red)
Off The system is operating normally and there is no alarm.
On A fault has occurred to the system. In this state, you need
to check the system log immediately.
Fast
blinking (8
Hz)
A critical fault has occurred to the system. In this state,
you need to handle the fault immediately.
PALM (red) Off The system power supply is normal.
On The system power is insufficient.
Management
Ethernet
interface LED
LINK/ACT
(yellow/green)
Solid
yellow A 10/100 Mbps link is present.
Solid green A 1000 Mbps link is present.
Blinking
yellow Data is being received or transmitted at a rate of 10/100 Mbps.
Blinking
green Data is being received or transmitted at a rate of 1000 Mbps.
USB LED USB (green) Off No host is connected to the device-mode USB interface.

LED Status Meaning
On A host is connected to the device-mode USB interface.
The USB cable can be unplugged in this state.
Blinking Data is being transmitted or received through the device- mode USB interface. In this state, do not unplug the USB
cable.
CF LED CF (green)
Off No CF card is present or the CF card is not recognizable.
On A CF card is in position and has passed the POST.
Blinking The system is accessing the CF card. In this state, do not
remove the CF card.
Do not remove the CF card when the CF LED is blinking. Otherwise, the file system on the CF
card will be damaged.
Components
An MPU is the control center of the device. It is responsible for:
Computing device routes and maintaining forwarding tables
Configuring and monitoring FIPs; updating and resetting FIPs or interface modules
Providing high-precision clock for the system and the real-time clock (RTC) function
Processor
RPE-X1s use the Power PC 1GHz processor as the routing processing engine.
RSE-X1s use the MIPS 1GHz processor as the routing processing engine.
BootWare Flash
The BootWare Flash size is 4 MB, of which 1 MB is used for storing the boot file—BootWare
and the remaining space for BootWare backup and important system parameters.
Memory module
The memory module is used for storing the data exchanged between the system and the CPU.
The default memory size of an RPE-X1 is one GB memory and the maximum memory size is
two GB. One RPE-X1 provides two memory slots in which you can insert two DDR2 SDRAMs of
different sizes.
The DDR2 SDRAMs for the RPE-X1 have two sizes:
DDR2 SDRAM-512MB
DDR2 SDRAM-1GB
The default memory size of an RSE-X1 is 2 GB (two 1 GB memory modules) and the maximum
memory size is 2 GB. An RSE-X1 provides two memory slots in which you can insert two DDR2
SDRAM-1GB modules.
NVRAM
The NVRAM is 128 KB in size and is used for storing exception information of the system during
operation.
CF card
1) Introduction
A compact flash (CF) card is used for storing logs, host files, and configuration files.
The device is equipped with a built-in 256 MB CF card, which is identified with cfa0. In addition,
the device provides an external CF card slot to expand the local storage space. A CF card
inserted into the external CF card slot is identified with cfb0.
The CF cards supported by the device are available in three sizes:
256 MB
512 MB

1 GB
Use CF cards provided by HP only. The device may be incompatible with other CF cards.
CF cards less than 256 MB are not supported.
2) CF card and slot
Figure 1-13 CF card and slot
(1) Eject button (CF card) (2) CF card slot
(3) CF LED (CF)
3) CF LED
For the description of the CF LED, see Table 1-9 and Table 1-11.
The CF card is hot-swappable. When the CF LED is blinking, do not unplug the CF card.
Otherwise, the file system on the CF card will be damaged.
Console port
1) Introduction
The device provides an RS232 asynchronous serial console port that can be connected to a
computer for system debugging, configuration, maintenance, management, and host software
loading.
2) Technical specifications for the console port
Table 1-12 Technical specifications for the console port
Item Specification
Connector RJ-45
Compliant standard Asynchronous EIA/TIA-232
Baud rate 9600 bps to 115200 bps
9600 bps (default)
Transmission Distance ≤15 m (49.21 ft.)
Services
Connection to an ASCII terminal
Connection to the serial interface of a local PC to run the terminal
emulation program
Command line interface (CLI)
3) Console cable
The console cable is an 8-core shielded cable. The RJ-45 connector at one end of the cable is
for the console port on the router, and the DB-9 female connector at the other end is for the
serial port on a configuration terminal.
Figure 1-14 illustrates the console cable.

Figure 1-14 Console cable
Table 1-13
Console cable connector pinouts
RJ-45 pin
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
For the connection of the console cable, refer to “Connecting the Console Cable” in Chapter 4
“Installing the Router”.
AUX port
1) Introduction
The AUX port is an RS232 asynchronous serial interface used for remote configuration or dialup
backup. You need to connect the local modem to the remote modem through PSTN and then to
the remote device for remote system debugging, conf
In the event that the console port fails, the AUX port can be connected to a terminal as a
backup port of the console port. For details, refer to “Using the Port AUX as Backup Console
Port” in Chapter 7 “Troubleshoot
2)
Technical specifications for the AUX port
Table 1-14
Technical specifications for the AUX port
Item
Connector
Compliant standard
Baud rate
Services
3) AUX cable
The AUX cable is an 8-
core shielded cable. At one end of the cable is an RJ
which is connected to the AUX port on the router. At the other end are a DB
Console cable connector pinouts
Signal direction DB-9 pin
8
6
2
1
— 5
3
4
7
For the connection of the console cable, refer to “Connecting the Console Cable” in Chapter 4
The AUX port is an RS232 asynchronous serial interface used for remote configuration or dialup
backup. You need to connect the local modem to the remote modem through PSTN and then to
the remote device for remote system debugging, conf
iguration, maintenance, and management.
In the event that the console port fails, the AUX port can be connected to a terminal as a
backup port of the console port. For details, refer to “Using the Port AUX as Backup Console
Port” in Chapter 7 “Troubleshoot
ing”.
Technical specifications for the AUX port
Technical specifications for the AUX port
Specification
RJ-45
Asynchronous EIA/TIA-232
9600 bps to 115200 bps
9600 bps (default)
Used to connect the serial interface of a remote PC through a pair of
modems to establish a dial-
up connection with the PC
core shielded cable. At one end of the cable is an RJ
which is connected to the AUX port on the router. At the other end are a DB
-
9 (male) connector
Signal
CTS
DSR
RXD
DCD
GND
TXD
DTR
RTS
For the connection of the console cable, refer to “Connecting the Console Cable” in Chapter 4
The AUX port is an RS232 asynchronous serial interface used for remote configuration or dialup
backup. You need to connect the local modem to the remote modem through PSTN and then to
iguration, maintenance, and management.
In the event that the console port fails, the AUX port can be connected to a terminal as a
backup port of the console port. For details, refer to “Using the Port AUX as Backup Console
Specification
Used to connect the serial interface of a remote PC through a pair of
up connection with the PC
core shielded cable. At one end of the cable is an RJ
-45 connector,
9 (male) connector

and a DB-
25 (male) connector, of which you can select one to the serial
needed.
Figure 1-15
AUX cable connectors
Table 1-15
AUX cable connector pinouts
RJ-45 pin
1

2

3

4

5
—
6

7

8

For the connection of the AUX cable, refer to “Connecting the AUX Port to a Modem” in Chapter
4 “Installing the Router”.
USB interfaces
Universal serial bus (USB) interfaces can connect multiple types of devices and provide a
higher data transfer rate than common parallel interfaces and serial interfaces.
The device fully supports USB 1.1. The USB interfaces of the device allow for conven
storage.
Figure 1-16 USB interfaces
(1) USB interface 0
(3) USB interface 1 LED
25 (male) connector, of which you can select one to the serial
port on a modem as
AUX cable connectors
AUX cable connector pinouts
Signal direction DB-25 pin DB-
9 pin

4 7

20 4

2 3

8 1
—
7 5

3 2

6 6

5 8
For the connection of the AUX cable, refer to “Connecting the AUX Port to a Modem” in Chapter
Universal serial bus (USB) interfaces can connect multiple types of devices and provide a
higher data transfer rate than common parallel interfaces and serial interfaces.
The device fully supports USB 1.1. The USB interfaces of the device allow for conven
(2) USB interface 1
(3) USB interface 1 LED
port on a modem as
9 pin
Signal
RTS
DTR
TXD
DCD
GND
RXD
DSR
CTS
For the connection of the AUX cable, refer to “Connecting the AUX Port to a Modem” in Chapter
Universal serial bus (USB) interfaces can connect multiple types of devices and provide a
higher data transfer rate than common parallel interfaces and serial interfaces.
The device fully supports USB 1.1. The USB interfaces of the device allow for conven
ient