Nortel Networks 8600 Switch User Manual


 
58 Chapter 2 Installing Passport 8600 modules and connecting equipment
312749-B Rev 00
8632TXE 1000 Mb/s
Ethernet port
Duplex SC Depends on installed GBIC model; for specifications, see
“GBICs” on page 63
10/100 Mb/s
Ethernet ports
RJ-45
wired as
MDI-X
EIA Category 3, 4, or 5 UTP
for 10 Mb/s operation;
EIA Category 5 UTP required
for 100 Mb/s operation
328 ft (100 m)
8648TXE 10/100 Mb/s
Ethernet ports
RJ-45
wired as
MDI-X
EIA Category 3, 4, or 5 UTP
for 10 Mb/s operation;
EIA Category 5 UTP required
for 100 Mb/s operation
328 ft (100 m)
8672ATME
OC-3
OC-3 MT-RJ 9/125 µm single-mode fiber
optic cable
9.3 mi (15 km)
OC-3 MT-RJ 62.5/125 µm multimode fiber
optic cable
1.24 mi (2 km)
8672ATME
OC-12
OC-12 Duplex SC 9/125-µm single-mode fiber
optic cable
9.3 mi (15 km)
OC-12 Duplex SC 62.5/125 µm multimode fiber
optic cable
1640 ft (500 m)
8683POSE
OC-3
OC-3 MT-RJ 9/125 µm single-mode fiber
optic cable
9.3 mi (15 km)
OC-3 MT-RJ 62.5/125 µm multimode fiber
optic cable
1.24 mi (2 km)
8683POSE
OC-12
OC-12 Duplex SC 9/125-µm single-mode fiber
optic cable
9.3 mi (15 km)
OC-12 Duplex SC 62.5/125 µm multimode fiber
optic cable
1640 ft (500 m)
8691SF Ethernet
Management
port
RJ-45 EIA Category 3, 4, or 5 UTP
for 10 Mb/s operation;
EIA Category 5 UTP required
for 100 Mb/s operation
328 ft (100 m)
Serial ports DB-9 RS-232 328 ft (100 m)
Note: Ports on the Passport 8632TXE and 8648TXE Modules are wired
as MDI-X. Use straight-through cables to connect these ports to MDI
connections such as workstations or servers. Use crossover cables to
connect these ports to other MDI-X connections such as hubs or other
switches.
Table 14 Connectors and cables for Passport 8600 modules (continued)
Module Port Connector Recommended cable type Maximum cable length