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Catalyst Switch Module 3110G, 3110X, and 3012 for IBM BladeCenter Hardware Installation Guide
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Chapter 1 Product Overview
Hardware Features
The Catalyst Switch Module 3012 includes the 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports, console port, release latch,
and the switch module LEDs shown in
and described on the following pages.
Figure 1-2
Catalyst Switch Module 3012
10/100/1000 Ethernet Ports
The Catalyst Switch Module 3110G and 3012 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports use standard RJ-45 connectors
with Ethernet pinouts. The maximum cable length is 328 feet (100 meters). The 100BASE-TX and
1000BASE-T traffic requires Category 5, Category 5e, or Category 6 unshielded twisted pair (UTP)
cable. The 10BASE-T traffic can use Category 3 or Category 4 UTP cable.
For information about the 10/100/1000 Ethernet port connections and specifications, see the
“Connecting Devices to the Ethernet Ports” section on page 2-13
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