Cisco Systems C892FSPK9 Ethernet Cable Specifications, Maximum Cable Length, Type Category

Appendix A Technical Specifications

Cable Specifications

Table A-17	SFP Port Pinouts (continued)
Pin		Function
15		Receiver power
16		Transmitter power
17		Transmitter ground
18		Transmit data in
19		Inverted transmit data in
20		Transmitter ground

Cable Specifications

This section provides specifications for the following Ethernet cables:

•Straight-through cable

•Crossover cable

Because of the autocrossover (autosensing) function, both straight-through and crossover cables can be used for the Ethernet LAN port.

Ethernet Cable Specifications

Table A-18lists the specifications that apply to both straight-through and crossover Ethernet cables.

Table A-18	Ethernet Cable Specifications
Type		Category
10BASE-T		Category 3 or 5
100BASE-T		Category 5 or higher
1000BASE-T		Category 5 or higher

Maximum Cable Length

The maximum length for the Ethernet cables that connect equipment to the router is 328 feet

(100 meters). This length is also the maximum distance between the router and the equipment connected to it.

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