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LX/LH GBICs require a mode-conditioning patch cord between the GBIC and MMF. Refer to the Mode-

Conditioning Patch Cord section of the document Connector and Cable Specifications for more

information.

Catalyst 5500/5000 Connectors and Cables

Identify the switching 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 Catalyst 5000 Fiber Distributed Data Interface (FDDI) and Copper

Distributed Data Interface (CDDI) cables, Catalyst 5000 ATM cables, or Catalyst 5000 Token Ring cables.

Refer to Installation Preparation for cabling and specifications for these modules.

Switching

Module

Part

Number

Connector Type

Cable

Description

Cable/Connector

Specifications

WS-

X5013

WS-

X5014 24

or 48 10-

Base-T

Ethernet

ports

WS-

X5113

WS-

X5223 12

or 24

100Base-

Ethernet

ports

WS-

X5203

RJ-45 Category 3

or 5 UTP

cable

Catalyst 5000

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