Module Connectors; Connector - Cisco 6503 - Catalyst Firewall Security Sys Installation Manual

Module Connectors

Module Connectors
This section covers the types of module connectors used with the Catalyst 6500 series switches:
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RJ-45 Connector
The RJ-45 connector (shown in
or Category 6 foil twisted-pair or unshielded twisted-pair cable from the external network to the module
interface connector.
Figure B-13
Pin 1
Pin 8
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, lightning immunity requirements, you must use foil twisted-pair
Caution
(FTP) cable that is properly grounded at both ends.
Catalyst 6500 Series Switches Installation Guide
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RJ-45 Connector, page B-24
RJ-21 Connector, page B-25
RJ-21 Connector (WS-X6624-FXS Only), page B-27
SC Connector, page B-28
MT-RJ Connector, page B-29
LC Connector, page B-30
RJ-45 Interface Cable Connector
Appendix B Transceivers, Module Connectors, and Cable Specifications
Figure B-13) is used to connect a Category 3, Category 5, Category 5e,
RJ-45 (both ends)
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