Switch Owner's Manual

Using the Passport 8100 Modules
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Connecting Cables
After the modules are installed and the chassis is powered on, connect network
cables. Table 2-1
shows the connector types and recommended cables for each
module.
Table 2-1. Connectors and Cables for Passport 8000 Series Edge Switch Modules
Module Port Connector
Recommended
Cable Type
Maximum Cable Length
Passport
8190SM
Ethernet
Management
Port
RJ-45 EIA Category 3, 4, or 5
unshielded twisted pair
for 10 Mb/s operation;
EIA Category 5 required
for 100 Mb/s operation
328 ft (100 m)
Serial Ports DB-9 RS-232
Passport
8132TX
10/100 Mb/s
Ethernet Ports
RJ-45 wired
as MDI-X
EIA Category 3, 4, or 5
unshielded twisted pair
for 10 Mb/s operation;
EIA Category 5 required
for 100 Mb/s operation
328 ft (100 m)
Serial Port Mini DIN-8 RS-232 (Not required if Passport 8109SM module is present)
Passport
8148TX
10/100 Mb/s
Ethernet Ports
RJ-45 wired
as MDI-X
EIA Category 3, 4, or 5
unshielded twisted pair
for 10 Mb/s operation;
EIA Category 5 required
for 100 Mb/s operation
328 ft (100 m)
Passport
8108GBIC
1000 Mb/s
Ethernet port
Duplex SC Depends on installed GBIC model; for specifications, refer to
Appendix A, “Technical Specifications
.”
Note: Ports on the Passport 8132TX and 8148TX modules are wired as
MDI-X. Use straight-through cables to connect these ports to MDI
connections such as workstations or servers. Use crossover cables to connect
these ports to other MDI-X connections such as hubs or other switches.