Specifications

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Connecting Cables to the Switch
Table 2-1 lists the cable specifications. All cables connect at the front of the
switch.
Table 2-1
Cabling Specifications
Cable Type Cable Specifications Maximum Length GBIC Module
Shortwave
Fiber Optic
■ Duplex SC plug connectors
■ Multi-mode fiber
■ 50 µm core diameter
■ 125 µm cladding diameter
duplex cable
1,641 ft (500 m)
780-860 µm
without open
fiber control
(non-OFC)
Longwave
Fiber Optic
■ Duplex SC plug connectors
■ Single-mode fiber
■ 9 µm core diameter
■ 125 µm cladding diameter
duplex cable
84,480 ft (10 km)
1270-1350 µm
without open
fiber control
(non-OFC)