Cisco Systems 7600 manual Cable and Connector Specifications, Limiting Connection Distances

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Cable and Connector Specifications

This appendix lists the cable and connector specifications for the Cisco 7600 route switch processors (RSPs) and supervisor engines. It contains the following information:

•Limiting Connection Distances, page B-1

•Uplink Port Transceiver Modules, page B-2

•Console Port Cabling Specifications and Pinouts, page B-6

•RJ-45 Connector, page B-10

•Fiber-Optic Connectors, page B-12

•LX/LH GBIC and MMF Cable Considerations, page B-16

Limiting Connection Distances

The length of your networks and the distances between connections depend on the type of signal, the signal speed, and the transmission media (the type of cabling used to transmit the signals). For example, fiber-optic cable has a greater channel capacity than twisted-pair cabling. The distance and rate limits in this appendix are the IEEE-recommended maximum speeds and distances for signaling. You can get good results with rates and distances greater than those described here, although you do so at your own risk. You need to be aware of the electrical problems that may arise and compensate for them.

Cisco 7600 Series Router Supervisor Engine and Route Switch Processor Guide

OL-10100-04 B-1