Cable Connection Procedures for Cisco 2800

Series Routers
This document describes how to connect your Cisco 2800 series integrated services router to a power
source and to networks and external devices. It includes the following sections:

Power Connections, page 2

Connecting WAN, LAN, and Voice Cables, page 9

Connecting to a Console Terminal or Modem, page 11

Note

To see translations of the warnings that appear in this publication, refer to the Cisco 2800 Series and
Cisco 3800 Series Integrated Services Routers Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information document
that accompanied this device.

Warning

Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment.
Statement 1030

Warning

This unit is intended for installation in restricted access areas. A restricted access area can be
accessed only through the use of a special tool, lock and key, or other means of security.
Statement 1017

Warning

Do not work on the system or connect or disconnect cables during periods of lightning activity.
Statement 1001

Corporate Headquarters:
Cisco Systems, Inc., 170 West Tasman Drive, San Jose, CA 95134-1706 USA

Copyright 2004 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.

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Power Connections
This section explains how to connect AC or DC power to Cisco 2800 series routers. It covers the
following topics:

Warning

Note

Connecting Routers to AC Power, page 2

Connecting Routers to DC Power, page 2

Connecting Routers to Backup Power, page 9

Read the installation instructions before connecting the system to the power source. Statement 1004

The installation must comply with all required electrical codes applicable at the installation site.

Connecting Routers to AC Power

If your router uses AC power, connect it to a 15 A, 120 VAC (10 A, 240 VAC) circuit with overcurrent
protection. If backup power is required, see the Connecting Routers to Backup Power section on
page 9.

Note

The input voltage tolerance limits for AC power are 90 and 264 VAC.

Warning

AC connected units must have a permanent ground connection in addition to the power cable ground
wire. NEBS-compliant grounding satisfies this requirement. Statement 284

Warning

This product requires short-circuit (overcurrent) protection, to be provided as part of the building
installation. Install only in accordance with national and local wiring regulations. Statement 1045

Warning

This product relies on the buildings installation for short-circuit (overcurrent) protection. Ensure that
the protective device is rated not greater than:
15A, 120VAC (10A, 240VAC). Statement 1005

Connecting Routers to DC Power

Note

Warning

The Cisco 2801 router does not support DC power.

This product requires short-circuit (overcurrent) protection, to be provided as part of the building
installation. Install only in accordance with national and local wiring regulations. Statement 1045

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Warning

This product relies on the buildings installation for short-circuit (overcurrent) protection. Ensure that
the protective device is rated not greater than:
60 VDC, 20 A. Statement 1005

Warning

Use copper conductors only. Statement 1025

If your router has a DC-input power supply, follow the directions in this section for proper wiring.
A router with a DC-input power supply has a terminal block for the DC power connections. If backup
power is required, see the Connecting Routers to Backup Power section on page 9.

DC Wiring Requirements
A Cisco 2811, Cisco 2821, or Cisco 2851 router with a DC-input power supply requires copper wire and
crimp-type terminals for the power connections. Table 1 and Table 2 summarize the wiring
requirements.
You can connect a single DC power source to either the A input or the B input. If there are dual power
sources, connect one source to the A input and one source to the B input; both sources must be the same
polarity and voltage.
Table 1

DC Wiring Requirements for Cisco 2811 Routers

DC Power Input

DC Input Wire Size

2436 VDC, 8 A,
positive or negative,
single source or dual sources

AWG 14 (2.0 mm2)

Safety Ground
Wire Size

Wire Terminal (Lug)

Overcurrent
Protection

AWG 14 (2.0 mm2), Amp/Tyco No. 32957 or 20 A

minimum
equivalent
maximum

3660 VDC, 5 A,
positive or negative,
single source or dual sources

Table 2

DC Wiring Requirements for Cisco 2821 and Cisco 2851 Routers

DC Power Input

DC Input Wire Size

2436 VDC, 12 A,
positive or negative,
single source or dual sources

AWG 14 (2.0 mm2)

Safety Ground
Wire Size

Wire Terminal (Lug)

AWG 14 (2.0 mm2), Amp/Tyco No. 32957

minimum
or equivalent

Overcurrent
Protection
20 A
maximum

3660 VDC, 8 A,
positive or negative,
single source or dual sources

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Wiring Procedure for DC Input

To connect a router to a DC power source, perform the following steps:
Step 1

Warning

Tip

Remove power from the DC circuit. To ensure that power is removed from the DC circuit, locate the
circuit breaker for the DC circuit, switch the circuit breaker to the OFF position, and tape the
circuit-breaker switch in the OFF position.

Before performing any of the following procedures, ensure that power is removed from the DC circuit.
Statement 1003

Secure all power cabling when installing this unit to avoid disturbing field-wiring connections.

Warning

When stranded wiring is required, use approved wiring terminations, such as closed-loop or
spade-type with upturned lugs. These terminations should be the appropriate size for the wires and
should clamp both the insulation and conductor. Statement 1002

Step 2

Strip the wires to the appropriate length for the terminals. The strip length is 3/16 to 1/4 inch (5 to 6 mm)
for Amp/Tyco No. 32957 terminals.

Step 3

Crimp the terminals to the power input and safety ground wires.

Step 4

Remove the plastic covers from the terminal block. Save the covers for reinstallation after you finish
wiring.

Step 5

Connect the wires to the terminal block, starting with the safety ground wire. Connect each wire to the
appropriate terminal as shown in Figure 1. Tighten the terminal screws to 8.0 0.5 in-lb
(0.9 0.05 N-m).

Warning

The illustration shows the DC power supply terminal block. Wire the DC power supply as illustrated.
The proper wiring sequence is ground to ground, positive to positive, and negative to negative. The
ground wire should always be connected first and disconnected last. Statement 239

Warning

An exposed wire lead from a DC-input power source can conduct harmful levels of electricity. Be sure
that no exposed portion of the DC-input power source wire extends from the terminal block plug.
Statement 122

Caution

Do not overtorque the terminal block contact screws. Recommended torque is 8.0 0.5 in-lb
(0.90 0.05 N-m).

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DC Power Connections for Cisco 2800 Series Routers

-DC, input A
Return, input A
Safety ground
Return, input B
-DC, input B
A

Return, input A
+DC, input A
Safety ground
+DC, input B
Return, input B
A +

+ B
Terminal
block

Terminal
block
Negative DC input
Step 6

Figure 2

Positive DC input

95967

Figure 1

Install the plastic covers over the terminals. (See Figure 2 or Figure 3.)

Warning

The safety cover is an integral part of the product. Do not operate the unit without the safety cover
installed. Operating the unit without the cover in place will invalidate the safety approvals and pose
a risk of fire and electrical hazards. Statement 117

Step 7

Organize and secure the wires using cable ties as shown in Figure 2 or Figure 3. Make sure that the wires
do not project above or below the front panel of the router.

Step 8

Turn on power to the DC circuit. Be sure to remove tape used to secure the circuit-breaker switch in the
OFF position.

Wire Routing and Attachment for Cisco 2811 Routers

24-60V --

- 8A
-

A +

Cable tie
+ B -

111814

From DC
power
source

Plastic covers

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Figure 3

Wire Routing and Attachment for Cisco 2821 and Cisco 2851 Routers

CONSO

LE

0
AUX

Cable tie
--- 12A

A +

+ B -

From DC
power
source

111815

24-60V

Plastic covers

Approved Scenarios and Scenarios Not Approved for Dual DC Power Supply Configuration in Cisco
2800 Routers
You can connect a single DC power source to either the A input or the B input. If there are dual power
sources, connect one source to the A input and one source to the B input. Both sources must be the same
polarity (with respect to ground) and voltage (within 0.25 volts). Do not connect DC grounded and +DC
grounded dual sources to Cisco 2811, Cisco 2821, and Cisco 2851 routers.

Caution

Dual sources with opposite-polarity grounding damage equipment.

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In Figure 4, either the positive source terminal or the negative source terminal is tied to ground.
Connecting to One Source OnlySource A or Source B

A-

A-

A+

A+

B+

B+

B-

B-

127037

Figure 4

In Figure 5, source A and source B share common negative terminal connections.

Figure 5

Connecting Source A and Source B with Common Negative Terminals

A-

Va
A+

B+

B-

127039

Vb

In Figure 6, source A and source B share common positive terminal connections. This is allowed only if
Va equals Vb (within 0.25 V).

Caution

When connecting source A and source B with common positive terminals, if source A and source B
voltages are unequal by more than 0.25 V, the higher-voltage source can discharge into the lower-voltage
source through the A- and B- input terminals. Excessive discharging currents through these terminals
can cause one or both of the dual input DC power supply's internal A- or B- fuses to open, resulting in
lack of redundancy or system failure. When source A and source B are within 0.25 V, discharge current
is minimal.

Note

When source A and source B are wired with common negative terminals, as in Figure 5, discharging does
not occur and there is no restriction requiring that source A and source B voltages be equal.

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Figure 6

Connecting Source A and Source B with Common Positive Terminals

Va voltage = Vb voltage (greater than 0.25 V)

Va voltage = Vb voltage (within 0.25 V)
AVa

A+

Va
A+

B+
Vb

B+
Vb
B-

B-

127040

A-

In Figure 7, source A and source B are wired with opposite polarity grounds. Do not use this
configuration.

Caution

Do not use the DC input configuration shown in Figure 7.

Figure 7

Source A and Source B Wired with Opposite-Polarity Grounds

A-

Va
A+

B+

B-

127041

Vb

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Connecting Routers to Backup Power

If your router uses the Cisco Redundant Power System (RPS), refer to the Cisco Redundant Power
System Hardware Installation Guide for instructions about the power connections. You can access this
document at:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/routers/access/rps/hardware/installation/guide/rpshim.html.

Caution

Note

Before connecting the RPS to the router, make sure that either the RPS is in standby mode or the RPS
AC power is disconnected. Connecting the RPS to AC power automatically places the RPS in active
mode.

The Cisco 2801 router does not support an RPS.

Connecting WAN, LAN, and Voice Cables

This section describes how to connect the WAN, LAN, and voice interface cables. It covers the following
topics:

Ports and Cabling, page 9

Connection Procedures and Precautions, page 11

One or two Ethernet cables are typically provided with the router. Additional cables and transceivers
can be ordered from Cisco. For ordering information, contact customer service. For cable pinouts, refer
to the Cisco Modular Access Router Cable Specifications document.
Warning

Do not work on the system or connect or disconnect cables during periods of lightning activity.
Statement 1001

Warning

To avoid electric shock, do not connect safety extra-low voltage (SELV) circuits to telephone-network
voltage (TNV) circuits. LAN ports contain SELV circuits, and WAN ports contain TNV circuits. Some
LAN and WAN ports both use RJ-45 connectors. Use caution when connecting cables. Statement 1021

Warning

Hazardous network voltages are present in WAN ports regardless of whether power to the unit is OFF
or ON. To avoid electric shock, use caution when working near WAN ports. When detaching cables,
detach the end away from the unit first. Statement 1026

Ports and Cabling

Table 3 summarizes some typical WAN, LAN, and voice connections for Cisco 2800 series routers. The
connections summarized here are also described in detail in the following documents:

Cisco Modular Access Router Cable Specifications

Cisco Network Modules Hardware Installation Guide

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Table 3

Installing Cisco Interface Cards in Cisco Access Router

WAN, LAN, and Voice Connections

Port or Connection

Port Type, Color1

Connection:

Cable

Ethernet

RJ-45, yellow

Ethernet hub or Ethernet switch

Category 5 or higher Ethernet

T1/E1 WAN
xCE1T1-PRI

RJ-48C/CA81A
RJ-48S, tan

T1 or E1 network
External T1 CSU or other
T1 equipment

RJ-48 T1/E1
RJ-48S to RJ-48S TE
RJ-48S to RJ-48S NT
RJ-48S to RJ-48S T1
RJ-48S to bare
RJ-48S to BNC
RJ-48S to twinaxial cable
RJ-48S to DB-15
RJ-48S to DB-15 null

T3/DS3/E3 WAN

BNC connector

T3 network, CSU/DSU, or other

T3/DS3 equipment

75-ohm coaxial cable

Cisco serial

60-pin D-sub, blue

CSU/DSU and serial network or

equipment

Cisco Smart serial

Cisco Smart compact CSU/DSU and serial network or

connector, blue
equipment

Cisco serial transition cable that

matches the signaling protocol
(EIA/TIA-232, EIA/TIA-449, V.35,
X.21, or EIA-530)
and the serial port operating mode
(DTE or DCE).2

ADSL

RJ-11C/CA11A,
lavender

Network demarcation device for

service provider DSL interface

RJ-11 straight-through

SHDSL

RJ-11C/CA11A,
lavender, RJ-14

Network demarcation device for

service provider DSL interface

RJ-11 straight-through for 2-wire

RJ-14 straight-through for 4-wire

T1/E1 digital voice

RJ-48C/CA81A, tan

Digital PBX, ISDN network,

CSU/DSU

RJ-48 T1/E1

Analog voice FXS

RJ-11, gray

Telephone, fax

Analog voice FXO

RJ-11, pink

Central office, analog PBX

RJ-11; RJ21 if using NM-HDA,

straight-through

Analog voice E&M

RJ-45, brown

Analog PBX

RJ-45

BRI S/T WAN

(external NT1)

RJ-45/CB-1D, orange NT1 device or private integrated

network exchange (PINX)

RJ-45 straight-through

BRI U WAN
(built-in NT1)

RJ-49C/CA-A11, red

ISDN network

RJ-48 straight-through

56/64-kbps
DSU/CSU

8-pin modular, blue

RJ-48S interface in subrate device

or network

RJ-48 straight-through

T1/FT1 DSU/CSU

8-pin modular, blue

RJ-48C interface

RJ-48 straight-through

Gigabit Ethernet SFP, LC, color according

1000BASE-SX, -LX, -LH, -ZX,
optical
to optical wavelength -CWDM

Optical fiber as specified on applicable

data sheet

Gigabit Ethernet SFP, RJ-45

copper

Category 5, 5e, 6 UTP

1000BASE-T

1. Cable color codes are specific to Cisco cables.

2. See the Cisco Modular Access Router Cable Specifications document for information about choosing these cables.

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Connection Procedures and Precautions

Connect each WAN, LAN, and voice cable to the appropriate connector on the chassis or on a network
module or interface card.

Position the cables carefully, so that they do not put strain on the connectors.

Organize cables in bundles so that cables do not intertwine.

Inspect the cables to make sure that the routing and bend radiuses are satisfactory. Reposition cables,
if necessary.

Install cable ties in accordance with site requirements.

For cable pinouts, refer to the Cisco Modular Access Router Cable Specifications document.

Connecting to a Console Terminal or Modem

Your router has asynchronous serial console and auxiliary ports for system management. These ports
provide administrative access to your router either locally (with a console terminal or PC) or remotely
(with a modem).
Cisco provides the following cables for connecting your router to a console terminal, PC, or modem:

One console cable (RJ-45-to-DB-9, blue)

One modem cable (RJ-45-to-DB-25, black) (Cisco 2811, Cisco 2821, and Cisco 2851 only)

One DB-9-to-DB-25 adapter (Cisco 2801 only)

This section describes how to connect a console terminal or PC to the console port and how to connect
a modem to the auxiliary port. Table 4 summarizes the system management connections.
Table 4

System Management Connections

Port

Color

Connected To:

Cable

Console

Light blue PC or ASCII terminal communication port

(usually labeled COM)

RJ-45-to-DB-9 console cable

Auxiliary

Black

RJ-45-to-DB-25 modem cable or

RJ-45-to-DB-9 console cable with a
DB-9-to-DB25 adapter

Modem for remote access

For information about cable pinouts, refer to the Cisco Modular Access Router Cable Specifications
document.

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Connecting to the Console Port

If a console terminal or PC is connected to the console port, you can configure the router locally. To
connect a console terminal or a PC running HyperTerminal or similar terminal emulation software to the
console port on the router, perform the following steps:
Step 1

Use the blue RJ-45-to-DB-9 console cable to connect the router to a terminal.

Note
Step 2

On the Cisco routers, the console port is color-coded blue.

Configure your terminal or terminal emulation software for 9600 baud (default), 8 data bits, 1 stop bit,
no parity, and flow control set to none.

Note

Because hardware flow control is not possible on the console port, do not connect modems to
the console port. Connect modems only to the auxiliary port.

Connecting to the Auxiliary Port

If a modem is connected to the auxiliary port, a remote user can dial in to the router and configure it. To
connect a modem to the auxiliary port on the router, perform the following steps:
Step 1

Use the black RJ-45-to-DB-25 modem cable or the RJ-45-to-DB-9 console cable with a DB-9 to DB-25
adapter to connect the router to a modem.

Step 2

Make sure that your modem and the router auxiliary port are configured for the same transmission speed
(up to 115200 bps is supported) and hardware flow control with data carrier detect (DCD) and data
terminal ready (DTR) operations.

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