Port Connector Requirements-Switching Modules Only - Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series Installation Manual

Determining Cable Distances
Port Connector Requirements—Switching Modules Only
Catalyst 6500 Series Switch Module Installation Guide
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Table 2-10 lists the maximum transmission distances for console port cables.
See Appendix A, "Technical Specifications"
information.
Table 2-10 EIA/TIA-232 Transmission Speed Versus Distance
Rate (bps) Distance (feet)
2400 200
4800 100
9600 50
19,200 25
38,400 12
56,000 8.6
You need these connector types to cable to the switching ports:
SC connectors for GBICs. (See
•
When you plug the SC connector into the GBIC, make sure that both
Note
the Tx and Rx fiber-optic cables are fully inserted into the SC
connector.
If you are using the LX/LH GBIC with MMF, you need to install a
Note
patch cord between the GBIC and the MMF cable. See the
Cord" section on page 2-9
RJ-45 male connectors for the 48-port 10/100BASE-T RJ-45 module. (See
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Figure 2-5.)
Chapter 2
for console port and cable pinout
Distance (meters)
60
30
15
7.6
3.7
2.6
Figure 2-4.)
for details.
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