Connecting To 1000Base-T Sfp - Cisco Catalyst 2960X-48FPD-L Hardware Installation Manual

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Connecting to 1000BASE-T SFP

When connecting to a 1000BASE-T device, be sure to use a four twisted-pair, Category 5 or higher cable.
The automatic medium-dependent interface crossover (auto-MDIX) feature is enabled by default. For
Note
configuration information for this feature, see the switch software configuration guide or the switch
command reference on Cisco.com.
Caution To prevent ESD damage, follow your normal board and component handling procedures.
Procedure
Step 1 Connect one end of the cable to the SFP module port. Insert a four twisted-pair, straight-through cable when
you connect to servers, workstations, and routers. Insert a four twisted-pair, crossover cable when you connect
to switches or repeaters.
Step 2 Connect the other end of the cable to an RJ-45 connector on the other device.
Figure 29: Connecting to a 1000BASE-T SFP Module
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