Loading LoadingThese systems typically have built-in support for the UART used in the ASR 920, but specific kernel modules or drivers may be required depending on your distribution. Physical Connectivity Challenges
| | Driver Required? | When to Use | |---|---|---| | USB Console (mini-B) | Yes (FTDI VCP) | Initial setup, password recovery, ROMMON | | RJ45 Console | No (but adapter driver may be needed) | Legacy environments | | Ethernet (SSH/Telnet) | No | Day-to-day management after IP config | | Management Ethernet port (MGMT) | No | Dedicated out-of-band mgmt network | | USB Flash (USB-A) | No (mass storage driver - built into OS) | Loading IOS-XE images or configs | cisco asr 920 console driver