Connecting communications cables to Metro Ethernet Routing Switch 8600 modules 89Connecting communications cables to Metro Ethernet RoutingSwitch 8600 modulesThe following table lists the connectors and cables that you need to attach tothe Metro Ethernet Routing Switch 8600 modules. The cable requirementsfor the Metro Ethernet Routing Switch 8600 modules are also provided. Ifyou do not have the proper cables, contact your network administrator.Connectors and cables for Metro Ethernet Routing Switch 8600 modulesModule Port Connector Recommendedcable typeMinimumcablelengthMaximumcablelengthESM8668 1000 Mb/sEthernet portDuplex SFPfiber-opticconnector orRJ-45 copperconnectorSee Note 2 None See Note 28608GBE or8608GBM1000 Mb/sEthernet portDuplex SCfiber-opticconnector orRJ-45 copperconnectorSee Note 2 None See Note 28608GTE or8608GTM1000BaseTEthernet portsRJ-45 EIA Category 5 orbetterUTP/STPstraight-throughcable. Cablesmust use all fourpairs.7 ft(2.1 m)328 ft(100 m)62.5 μm multimodefiber-optic cableNone 722 ft(220 m) @160 MHz/kmbandwidth902 ft(275 m) @200 MHz/kmbandwidth8608SXE 1000Base-SX EthernetportsDuplex SC50 μm multimodefiber-optic cableNone 1640 ft(500 m) @400 MHz/kmbandwidth1804 ftNortel Metro Ethernet Routing Switch 8600Installation — ModulesNN46220-306 02.02 Standard4.2 7 July 2008Copyright © 2005-2007, Nortel Networks.
