NCS540 USB console

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12-15-2023 03:21 AM
Hello,
is there anyone here who has a USB console working on these routers?
In my case it looks like the USB console is unidirectional.
I can see the boot messages during the booting process, but after booting the console freezes and no longer responds.
Best Regards,
Peter
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12-15-2023 03:34 AM
Hi filopeter,
i don't understand your problem... software console? cable console?

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12-15-2023 04:05 AM
USB console port on the NCS540 routers is not working.
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12-18-2023 02:23 AM
Hello @filopeter ,
Understanding your issue, you are not able to connect to the console port.
You can refer to the following link, section "Connect to the console port".
Maybe it's an issue with the parameters in your terminal.
"We recommend you to set the terminal to these operational values: 115200 bps, 8 data bits, no parity, 2 stop bits and flow control as none. "
Hope it helps and have a nice day.
Kind Regards,
Antoine
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12-18-2023 02:29 AM
Hello @filopeter ,
I was thinking it was about console port, after reading again your messages, I saw it's regarding USB port.
You can refer to the following, maybe it will help you.
https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/iosxr/ncs5xx/system-setup/72x/b-system-setup-cg-72x-ncs540/medium-xr-routers-overview.pdf
If your console freeze, maybe your USB drive is not correctly setup for booting and you have to prepare it again.
Kind Regards,
Antoine

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12-19-2023 05:56 AM
Hello @anpetit,
it is about USB console. Please check the link in my original message.
USB Console
A single USB 2.0 Type-A receptacle on the front panel of the router provides console access to uboot, Cisco IOS-XR and diagnostics. While it uses the Type-A connector, it operates as a USB peripheral only for connection to an external host computer. This interface requires the use of a Type-A to Type-A connector instead of a standard USB cable.
Use of the USB console is mutually exclusive of the RS232 console port. This interface requires the use of a Type-A to Type-A USB cable. If you insert the USB cable and connect to the host computer, then you can only enter the commands using the USB.
Kind Regards,
P.
