Appendix B Module Connectors And Cable Specifications; Module Connectors; Rj-45 Connector; Appendix - Cisco Catalyst 6880-X Hardware Installation Manual

Module Connectors and Cable Specifications
•
•
•

Module Connectors

RJ-45 Connector

The RJ-45 connector is used to connect a Category 3, Category 5, Category 5e, or Category 6 foil twisted-pair
or unshielded twisted-pair cable from the external network to the module interface connector.
Figure 57: RJ-45 Interface Cable Connector
Category 5e, Category 6, and Category 6a cables can store large levels of static electricity because of the
Caution
dielectric properties of the materials used in their construction. Always ground the cables (especially in
new cable runs) to a suitable and safe earth ground before connecting them to the module.
To comply with GR-1089 intrabuilding and lightning immunity requirements, you must use a foil
Caution
twisted-pair (FTP) cable that is properly grounded at both ends.
OL-30827-02
Module Connectors, page 93
Cables and Adapters, page 94
Cleaning the Fiber-Optic Connectors, page 98
B
A P P E N D I X
Catalyst 6880-X Switch Hardware Installation Guide
93