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Cisco 7600 Series Router Module Guide
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Chapter 1 Modules Overview
Gigabit Interface Converters
WS-G5483 Copper GBIC
The WS-G5483 GBIC uses Category 5, Category 5e, or Category 6 UTP/FTP cable to provide
1000BASE-T full-duplex connectivity between the Gigabit Ethernet module or supervisor engine and
the network up to a distance of 328
feet (100 meters). (See Figure 1-7.) Refer to your release notes or
the online 1000BASE-T GBIC Switch Compatibility Matrix posted with the GBIC documentation on
Cisco.com for the list of modules and the required software release level necessary to support this GBIC.
Caution To comply with GR-1089 intrabuilding, lightening-immunity requirements, you must use foil-twisted
pair (FTP) cable that is properly grounded at both ends.
Figure 1-7 Copper GBIC (WS-G5483)
RJ-45
connector
Plastic tab
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