Cisco Catalyst 2960-CX User Manual

Identifying a Crossover Cable
To identify a crossover cable, compare the two modular ends of the cable. Hold the cable ends side-by-side,
with the tab at the back. The wire connected to the pin on the outside of the left plug should be a different
color from the wire connected to the pin on the inside of the right plug.
Figure 51: Identifying a Crossover Cable
Console Port Adapter Pinouts
The RS-232 console port uses an 8-pin RJ-45 connector. Use an RJ-45-to-DB-9 adapter cable to connect the
switch console port to a console PC. You need to provide a RJ-45-to-DB-25 female DTE adapter to connect
the switch console port to a terminal. You can order the kit (part number ACS-DSBUASYN=) from Cisco.
Table 3: Console Port Signaling with a DB-9 Adapter
Console DeviceRJ-45-to-DB-9 Terminal AdapterSwitch Console Port (DTE)
SignalDB-9 PinSignal
CTS8RTS
DSR6DTR
RxD2TxD
GND5GND
GND5GND
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Console Port Adapter Pinouts

Cisco Catalyst 2960-CX Specifications

General

PoE	No
DRAM	512 MB
MAC Address Table Size	16, 000 entries
Stacking	No
Model	Cisco Catalyst 2960-CX
Ports	8 x 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports
Uplink Interfaces	2 x 1G SFP
Power Input	100 to 240 VAC
Operating Temperature	0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Storage Temperature	-25°C to 70°C (-13°F to 158°F)
Power Consumption	15W
Relative Humidity	10 to 95% noncondensing