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Appendix B Transceivers, Module Connectors, and Cable Specifications
Module Connectors
Figure B-10 DWDM XENPAK Transceiver Module
Module Connectors
This section covers the types of module connectors used with the Catalyst 6500 series switches:
• RJ-45 Connector, page B-17
• RJ-21 Connector, page B-18
• RJ-21 Connector (WS-X6624-FXS Only), page B-21
• SC Connector, page B-22
• MT-RJ Connector, page B-22
• LC Connector, page B-23
RJ-45 Connector
The RJ-45 connector (shown in Figure B-11) is used to connect a Category 3, Category 5, Category 5e,
or Category 6 foil twisted-pair or unshielded twisted-pair cable from the external network to the module
interface connector.
1 Captive installation screw 2 Dustplug
3 Transmit optical bore 4 Receive optical bore
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TX
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