Connector and Cable Specifications
Figure 83: USB Type A-to-USB 5-Pin Mini-Type B Cable
The RJ-45 console port uses an 8-pin RJ-45 connection. The supplied RJ-45-to-DB-9 adapter cable is used
to connect the console port of the switch to a console PC. You need to provide an RJ-45-to-DB-25 female
DTE adapter if you want to connect the switch console port to a terminal.
Figure 84: USB Type A to Type C Cable
The USB-C console port uses a USB Type A to Type C cable for console connections.
Cables and Adapters
Transceiver Module Network Cables
For cabling specifications, refer to the following notes:
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Each port must match the wavelength specifications on the other end of the cable, and the cable must not
exceed the stipulated cable length. Copper 1000BASE-T SFP module transceivers use standard four twisted-pair,
Category 5 cable at lengths up to 328 feet (100 meters).
Cisco SFP and SFP+ Transceiver Module Installation Notes
Cisco 40-Gigabit QSFP+ Transceiver Modules Installation Note
Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide
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