Prp ethernet connections – Cisco XR 12404 User Manual
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Chapter 3 Installing the Router
Connecting the PRP to an Ethernet Network
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Forwarding (CEF) functions are switched off by default for security reasons. 
Cisco strongly cautions you to consider the security implications of switching on 
CEF routing functions on these ports.
is an example of the functionality of an Ethernet port. In this example,
you cannot access Network 2.0.0.0 through the Ethernet port (ETH0) on the PRP 
in router A; you can only access the hosts and router C, which are in Network 
1.0.0.0 (see dotted arrows in 
To access Network 2.0.0.0 from router A, you must use an interface port on one 
of your line cards (in this example, a Packet-over-SONET (POS) line card in 
router A) to go through router B, through router C, and into Network 2.0.0.0 (see 
solid arrows in 
Figure 3-14
Using the Ethernet Port on the PRP
PRP Ethernet Connections
shows a PRP RJ-45 receptacle and cable connectors. The RJ-45
connection does not require an external transceiver. The RJ-45 connection 
requires Category 5 unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cables, which are not available 
from Cisco Systems, but are available from commercial cable vendors. 
lists the port pinouts for the RJ-45 receptacle.
Router A
(Cisco 12000 series)
Router B
(Cisco 7500 series)
Router C
(Cisco 7500 series)
POS
EO
Host A
Network 1.0.0.0
EO
Host B
S6755
Host A
Network 2.0.0.0
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