A P P E N D I X B

Connectors and Cables

This appendix describes the connectors, cables, and adapters that you use to connect the switch to other devices.

Connector Specifications

These sections describe the connectors used with the Catalyst 2940 switches and contains this information:

10/100 Ports, page B-1

10/100/1000 Ports, page B-3

100BASE-FX Port, page B-4

SFP Module Slot, page B-4

Console Port, page B-5

10/100 Ports

The 10/100 Ethernet ports use standard RJ-45 connectors and Ethernet pinouts with internal crossovers, as shown by an X in the port label on the switch, as shown in Figure B-1.

Figure B-1 Port Labels Showing Internal Crossovers

1x

2x

3x

4x

5x

10Base-T / 100Base-TX

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These ports have the transmit (TD) and receive (RD) signals internally crossed so that a twisted-pair straight-through cable and adapter can be attached to the port. Figure B-2shows the pinout.

Catalyst 2940 Switch Hardware Installation Guide

 

OL-6157-01

B-1

 

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