Port Cabling Specifications
Flash Port
The Flash port accepts a Type 1 compact Flash card. You can use it for file transfer tasks such as loading a new software image. The Flash card is optional and can be obtained from
For more information, refer to Using the Compact Flash on the Catalyst 4000 Family Supervisor Engine III and IV at the following URL:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/switches/lan/catalyst4500/hardware/configuration/notes/OL_2788.h tml
Port Cabling Specifications
This section provides port cabling specifications and includes the following subsections:
•Maximum Cable Distances, page 11
•Using a Patch Cord, page 12
The length of your networks and the distances between connections depend on the type of signal, the signal speed, and the transmission medium (the type of cabling used to transmit the signals). The distance and rate limits in this document are the
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2400 |
| 200 | 60 |
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4800 |
| 100 | 30 |
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9600 |
| 50 | 15 |
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19,200 |
| 25 | 7.6 |
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38,400 |
| 12 | 3.7 |
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56,000 |
| 8.6 | 2.6 |
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Maximum Cable Distances
Table 3 shows the maximum cable distances for transceiver speed and cable type.
Table 3 | Maximum Cable Distances |
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| Cable Type | Duplex Mode | Between Stations |
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10 Mbps |
| Category 3 UTP | Half or full | 328 ft. (100 m) |
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10 Mbps |
| MMF | Half or full | 1.2 mi. (2 km) |
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100 Mbps |
| Category 5 UTP | Half or full | 328 ft. (100 m) |
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100 Mbps |
| MMF | Half | 1312 ft. (400 m) |
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100 Mbps |
| MMF | Full | 1.2 mi. (2 km) |
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Installation and Configuration Note for the Catalyst 4500 Series Supervisor Engine V
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