Appendix B
Connector and Cable Specifications
Figure B-3
Console Port
The console port uses an 8-pin RJ-45 connector, which is described in
did not order a console cable with your switch, you need to provide an RJ-45-to-DB-9 adapter cable to
connect the console port of the switch to a console PC. You need to provide a RJ-45-to-DB-25 female
DTE adapter if you want to connect the 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 Cisco ME switches.
Two Twisted-Pair Cable Pinouts
Figure B-4
and 100BASE-TX-compatible devices.
Figure B-4
Switch
3 TD+
6 TD–
1 RD+
2 RD–
OL-7677-01
Copper SFP Module RJ-45 Connector
Pin
Label
1
TP0+
2
TP0-
3
TP1+
4
TP2+
5
TP2-
6
TP1-
7
TP3+
8
TP3-
Table B-1
and
and
Figure B-5
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–
1
2 3
Table
B-2.
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Table B-1
and
Table
B-2. If you
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