Cisco Systems 4948E-F Feature Description, Cable and Adapter Specifications for the console port

Chapter 1 Product Overview

Features

Table 1-1	Catalyst 4948E and Catalyst 4948E-F Switch Features
Feature		Description
Chassis		1-RU, 48 10/100/1000 ports plus 4 1-GB/10-GB ports, fixed configuration
(both chassis)		switch with redundant power supplies
Uplink ports		The chassis has 4 1-GB or 10-GB uplink ports. An SFP or SFP+ transceiver
(both chassis)		must be installed in the chassis port socket for the port to operate. Cable type
		and recommended cabling distance for each port is determined by the type
		of SFP or SFP+ transceiver installed in the uplink port. A bicolor port link
		status LED is associated with each uplink port. LED colors indicate the
		following status:
		• Green—The link is established and operational.
		• Amber—The port is disabled.
		• Blinking amber—The system has detected a fault with the link.
		• Off—No link is established or the transceiver is not installed in the port
		socket.
		See Appendix B, “Transceiver, Chassis Connectors, and Cable and Adapter
		Specifications” for supported SFP and SFP+ transceiver descriptions,
		specifications, and cabling distances.
Downlink ports		• The chassis has 48 10/100/1000BASE autonegotiating-capable
(both chassis)		downlink ports. Each port has an RJ-45 connector. A bicolor port link
		status LED is associated with each port. LED colors indicate the
		following status:
		• Green—The link is established and operational.
		• Amber—The port is disabled.
		• Blinking amber—The system has detected a fault with the link.
		• Off—No link is established or no network interface cable is installed.
Console port		A console serial port (RJ-45) is provided for switch management using
(both chassis)		standard console equipment. Additional information including a connector
		pinout table is provided in Appendix B, “Transceiver, Chassis Connectors,
		and Cable and Adapter Specifications”for the console port.
		Note A console cable is not provided in the accessory kit. It can be ordered
		as an option.
Ethernet management port		• The Catalyst 4948E switch provides a 10/100/1000 RJ-45 port Ethernet
(both chassis)		Management port that can be used to manage the switch through an
		Ethernet network. This port can also be used to download software to the
		switch or transfer files to remote servers for analysis or backup storage.
		• The typical connection to the Management Ethernet port uses an
		Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connectors at each end. The other end of the
		cable typically connects to an Ethernet switch, hub, or router that
		provides connectivity between the multishelf system and networks from
		which system management is desired. Appendix B, “Transceiver,
		Chassis Connectors, and Cable and Adapter Specifications” contains
		additional information for the Ethernet management port including a
		connector pinout table.

Catalyst 4948E and Catalyst 4948E-F Switch Installation Guide

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