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Cisco ME 3800X and ME 3600X Switch Hardware Installation Guide
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AppendixB Connector and Cable Specifications
Cables and Adapters
FigureB-11 Four Twisted-Pair Crossover Cable Schematics for 1000BASE-T Ports
To identify a crossover cable, compare the two modular ends of the cable. Hold the cable ends
side-by-side, with the tab at the back. The wire connected to pin 1 on the left plug should be the same
color as the wire connected to pin 3 on the right plug. The wire connected to pin 2 on the left plug should
be the same color as the wire connected to pin 6 on the right plug.
FigureB-12 Identifying a Crossover Cable
Console Port Adapter Pinouts
The console port uses an 8-pin RJ-45 connector, which is described in Table B- 3 and Tabl e B-4. If you
did not order a console cable with your switch, you need to provide an RJ-45-to-DB-9 adapter cable to
connect the console port of the switch to a console PC. You need to provide an RJ-45-to-DB-25 female
DTE adapter if you want to connect the switch console port to a terminal. You can order a kit (part
number ACS-DSBUASYN=) containing that adapter from Cisco. For console port and adapter pinout
information, see Table B -3 and Tabl e B-4.
1 TP0+
2 TP0-
3 TP1+
6 TP1-
1 TP0+
Switch Switch
2 TP0-
3 TP1+
6 TP1-
4 TP2+
5 TP2-
7 TP3+
8 TP3-
4 TP2+
5 TP2-
7 TP3+
8 TP3-
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Pin 1
Pin 2
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Pin 6
Pin 3