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Appendix B
Connector and Cable Specifications
Console Port
The console port uses an 8-pin RJ-45 connector, which is described in
supplied RJ-45-to-DB-9 adapter cable is used to connect the console port of the blade switch to a console
PC. You need to provide a RJ-45-to-DB-25 female DTE adapter if you want to connect the blade switch
console port to a terminal. You can order a kit (part number ACS-DSBUASYN=) containing that adapter
from Cisco. For console port and adapter pinout information, see
Cable and Adapter Specifications
These sections describe the cables and adapters used with the blade switch.
Two Twisted-Pair Cable Pinouts
Figure B-3
and 100BASE-TX-compatible devices.
Figure B-3
Switch
3 TD+
6 TD–
1 RD+
2 RD–
Figure B-4
Switch
3 TD+
6 TD–
1 RD+
2 RD–
OL-10694-01
and
Figure B-4
show the schematics of two twisted-pair cables for connecting to 10BASE-T-
Two Twisted-Pair Straight-Through Cable Schematic
Router or PC
3 RD+
6 RD–
1 TD+
2 TD–
Two Twisted-Pair Crossover Cable Schematic
Switch
3 TD+
6 TD–
1 RD+
2 RD–
Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3040 for FSC Hardware Installation Guide
Cable and Adapter Specifications
Table B-1
and
Table
Table B-1
and
Table
B-2.
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