Installation guide

Chapter 2 Cabling and Troubleshooting the CSS
Cabling the CSS 11503 and CSS 11506 Modules
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Cisco 11500 Series Content Services Switch Hardware Installation Guide
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The 1000BASE-T SFP GBIC on a CSS supports 1000 Mbps full-duplex operation
only and uses standard four twisted-pair, Category 5e cable at lengths up to
328.08 ft. (100 m).
The GEM front panel LEDs indicate the network status for each of the connectors
(Link LEDs). Figure 2-7 illustrates the LEDs and connectors on a GEM.
Figure 2-7 Gigabit Ethernet Module Connectors and LEDs
1 Bicolor status LED (green and
red)
4 Link LED (next to its
corresponding SFP GBIC)
2 Amber status LED 5 Spring-loaded screw (one of two)
3 SFP GBIC (one of two) 6 Ejector (one of two)
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2 Gigabit Ethernet
GE 1
GE 2
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STATUS
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