Transceivers, Connectors, and Cables
Transceiver and Cable Specifications
To determine which transceivers and cables are supported by this router, refer to the Transceiver Module
Group (TMG) Compatibility Matrix Tool:
https://tmgmatrix.cisco.com/home
To see the transceiver specifications and installation information, see Cisco Transceiver Modules Install and
Upgrade Guides.
RJ-45 Connectors
The RJ-45 connector connects Category 3, Category 5, Category 5e, Category 6, or Category 6A foil twisted-pair
or unshielded twisted-pair cable from the external network to the following module interface connectors:
• Router chassis
• CONSOLE port
• MGMT ETH port
To comply with GR-1089 intrabuilding, lightning immunity requirements, you must use a foil twisted-pair
(FTP) cable that is properly grounded at both ends.
Caution
The following figure shows the RJ-45 connector.
Figure 2: RJ-45 Connector
Pin 22Pin 11
Pinouts
The following sections describe the pinouts for the Cisco NCS 5500 RP-E (NC55-RP-E) interfaces:
BITS Port Pinouts
The table below summarizes the BITS port pinouts.
Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 5500 Series Modular Routers
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NCS 5500 Series Modular Router Overview
Transceivers, Connectors, and Cables