Appendix A. Cabling Quick Reference
Table A-1 lists the various types of Gigabit Interface Converters (GBICs) that you can use in Cisco Catalyst switches.
| GBIC Type | Cisco Part Number | Media Connector | Media Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1000BASE-T | WS-G5482 | RJ-45 | Category 5 UTP |
| Gigastack | WS-X3500-XL | Stack cable | Stack cable |
| CAB-GS-50CM | 50 cm stack cable | ||
| CAB-GS-1M | 1 m stack cable | ||
| 1000BASE-SX | WS-G5484 | SC | MMF[1] |
| 1000BASE-LX/LH | WS-G5486 | SC | MMF or SMF[2] |
| CAB-GELX-625 | SC | Mode conditioning patch cable | |
| 1000BASE-ZX | WS-G5487 | SC | SMF |
[1] MMF = multimode fiber
[2] SMF = single-mode fiber
Network cabling is always subject to distance limitations, which depend on the media used and the bandwidth supported. Table A-2 provides a quick reference by listing the maximum cabling distance of ...
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