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Catalyst 4500 Series Module Installation Guide
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Chapter 1  Module Overview and Specifications
Gigabit Ethernet Switching Modules
Figure 1-28 WS-X4306-GB 6-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switching Module
WS-X4506-GB-T
The WS-X4506-GB-T 6-port Gigabit Ethernet switching module (see 
Figure 1-28) has the following specifications:
Note There are six10/100/1000BASE-T and six 1000BASE-X SFP Gigabit Ethernet 
connectors present. Use the select media sfp | rj45 command to set whether a 
specific port number uses the SFP or RJ-45 connector. SFP is the default.
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Specification Description
Module type 10/100/1000BASE-T Fast Ethernet with IEEE802.3af 
PoE or 1000BASE-X SFP Gigabit Ethernet switching 
module
Port duplex mode Half or full duplex mode 
Port speed 10, 100, or 1000 Mbps
Number of ports 6 total 
Connector type RJ-45 (See Figure 2-1 on page 2-2.)
LC type (See Figure 2-9 on page 2-6.)
Cable type Category 5 UTP (1000BASE-T)
MMF or SMF (1000BASE-X, LX fiber-optic cable 
only)
Power over Ethernet Up to 15.4 W per powered device on all 6 ports










