Ws-G5483 Copper Gbic - Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series Installation Manual

Chapter 2 Preparing for Installation

WS-G5483 Copper GBIC

Caution
Figure 2-9 Copper GBIC (WS-G5483)
RJ-45
connector
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The WS-G5483 GBIC uses Category 5, Category 5e, or Category 6 UTP/FTP
cable to provide 1000BASE-T full-duplex connectivity between the Gigabit
Ethernet module or supervisor engine and the network up to a distance of 328 feet
(100 meters). (See Figure
1000BASE-T GBIC Switch Compatibility Matrix posted with the GBIC
documentation on Cisco.com for the list of modules and the required software
release level necessary to support this GBIC.
To comply with GR-1089 intrabuilding, lightening-immunity requirements, you
must use foil-twisted pair (FTP) cable that is properly grounded at both ends.
Plastic tab
2-9.) Refer to your release notes or the online
Catalyst 6500 Series Switch Module Installation Guide
Gigabit Interface Converters
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