Connectors and cables, Gigastack gbic cabling, A p p e n d i x – Cisco GigaStack WS-X3500-XL User Manual

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Connectors and Cables

This appendix describes the Cisco proprietary cables and connectors for the
GigaStack GBIC.

GigaStack GBIC Cabling

The GigaStack GBIC uses proprietary connectors as shown in

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GigaStack GBIC Connector

The GigaStack GBIC cables are proprietary, high-data-rate cables with enhanced
signal integrity and EMI performance.

Caution

Do not use standard IEEE 1394 cables with the GigaStack GBIC. You must use
one of the Cisco proprietary cables (CAB-GS-50CM or CAB-GS-1M). If you use
any other cable, you will not have connectivity.

Caution

Do not use the GigaStack GBIC with standard IEEE 1394 equipment. You might
damage the equipment or lose data.

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