Catalyst 6500 Series Switches Installation Guide - Ipland

Attaching the Interface Cables
Chapter 3
Installing the Switch
Installing and Cabling Copper SFP Transceiver Uplink Ports
The copper SFP transceiver, see Figure 3-37, has a bale-clasp locking mechanism that secures the
transceiver in the module socket. An RJ-45 connector provides the transceiver’s interface point to the
network.
Figure 3-37
SFP Transceiver (Copper)
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1 RJ-45 3 Bale-clasp latching mechanism shown in the
open (unlocked) position
2 Bale-clasp latching mechanism shown in the
closed (locked) position
Caution
To comply with GR-1089 intrabuilding lightning immunity requirements, you must use grounded,
shielded, twisted-pair, Category 5 cabling.
Note
When connecting to a 1000BASE-T-compatible server, workstation, or router, use four twisted-pair,
straight-through Category 5 cabling for the SFP transceiver port. When connecting to a
1000BASE-T-compatible switch or repeater, use four twisted-pair, crossover Category 5 cabling.
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