Cable and Connectors
Cables and Adapters
Figure 28
USB Type A-to-USB 5-Pin Mini-Type B Cable
The RJ-45 console port uses an 8-pin RJ-45 connector The supplied RJ-45-to-DB-9 adapter cable is used to connect
the console port of the switch to a console PC. You need to provide a RJ-45-to-DB-25 female DTE adapter if you want
to connect the switch console port to a terminal. You can order a kit (part number ACS-DSBUASYN=) containing that
adapter.
Alarm Port
The labels for the alarm connector pin-outs are on the switch panel and are displayed below.
Label
NO
COM
NC
IN2
REF
IN1
Cables and Adapters
SFP Module Cables, page 65
Cable Pinouts, page 68
Console Port Adapter Pinouts, page 70
SFP Module Cables
Each port must match the wave-length specifications on each end of the cable, and for reliable communications, the
cable must not exceed the allowable length.
Notes
The maximum operating temperature of the switch varies depending on the type of SFP module that you use.
Modal bandwidth applies only to multimode fiber.
Connection
Alarm Output Normally Open (NO) connection
Alarm Output Common connection
Alarm Output Normally Closed (NC) connection
Alarm Input 2
Alarm Input Reference Ground connection
Alarm Input 1
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