Appendix B Connector and Cable Specifications

Cable and Adapter Specifications

The RJ-45 console port uses an 8-pin RJ-45 connector (See Table B-1and Table B-2.) The supplied RJ-45-to-DB-9 adapter cable is used to connect the console port of the switch to a console PC. You need to provide a 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. For console port and adapter pinout information, see Table B-1and Table B-2.

Cable and Adapter Specifications

StackWise Cables, page B-5

SFP and SFP+ Module Cable Specifications, page B-5

Four Twisted-Pair Cable Pinouts, page B-6

Two Twisted-Pair Cable Pinouts, page B-6

Identifying a Crossover Cable, page B-7

Console Port Adapter Pinouts, page B-7

StackWise Cables

You can order these Catalyst 3850 to Catalyst 3850 StackWise cables (nonhalogen) from your Cisco sales representative:

STACK-T1-50CM= (0.5-meter cable)

STACK-T1-1M= (1-meter cable)

STACK-T1-3M= (3-meter cable)

SFP and SFP+ Module Cable Specifications

For cabling specifications, refer to the Cisco SFP and SFP+ Transceiver Module Installation Notes.

Each port must match the wave-length specifications on each end of the cable, and the cable must not exceed the stipulated cable length. Copper 1000BASE-T SFP module transceivers use standard four twisted-pair, Category 5 cable at lengths up to 328 feet (100 meters).

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Cisco Systems C3850NM41G Cable and Adapter Specifications, StackWise Cables, SFP and SFP+ Module Cable Specifications

C3850NM41G, C3850NM210G, WSC385024TS specifications

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