Datasheet

SFP module
slot
SFP: RJ-45
(for
1000Base-T)
or LC fiber-
optic (for
1000Base-
X)
SFP: Cat5,
5e, or 6
UTP or
SMF/
MMF
fiber-optic
Catalyst 2900/3500 XL Connectors and Cables
Identify the switch chassis or expansion module part number. Use this table in order to match up the part
number with the type of connector and cable used.
Note: This guide does not cover the WS-C2912-LRE-XL or WS-C2912-LRE-XL switches. Refer to the
Long-Range Ethernet Ports section of Product Overview (Catalyst 2900 Series XL switches) for more
information on cabling and specifications.
Note: Some Catalyst 3500XL switches support the GigaStack GBIC, which requires a Cisco proprietary
cable of either CAB-GS-50CM or CAB-GS-1M.
Catalyst 2900/3500XL Switches
Switch
Chassis
Part
Number
Connector
Type
Cable
Description
Cable/
Connector
Specifications
WS-
C3508G-
XL 8 GBIC
module slots
SC fiber-
optic (for
1000Base-
SX/LX/ZX
GBICs) or
Gigastack
GBIC
MMF/SMF
fiber-optic
WS-C3512-
XL WS-
C3524-XL
WS-C3524-
PWR-XL
WS-C3548-
RJ-45 (for
10/100
ports)
Category 5
UTP