This document explains the Ethernet AUI port, the cabling specifications, and the port pinouts.
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The information in this document is based on the software and hardware versions:
AUI adapter cable: CAB-3CE18=
The information in this document was created from the devices in a specific lab environment. All of the devices used in this document started with a cleared (default) configuration. If your network is live, make sure that you understand the potential impact of any command.
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For flexibility, some Cisco routers provide a generic AUI connector for Ethernet ports. These AUI ports are designed to connect to an external transceiver for conversion to a specific media type (such as twisted pair, coax, or fiber). The transceiver may either be directly connected to the AUI port or through an AUI Cable as illustrated below:
This section explains the Ethernet port and cable specifications.
The table below lists the different pins and their appropriate signals.
Pin1 | Ethernet Circuit | Signal |
---|---|---|
3 | DO-A | Data Out Circuit A |
10 | DO-B | Data Out Circuit B |
11 | DO-S | Data Out Circuit Shield |
5 | DI-A | Data In Circuit A |
12 | DI-B | Data In Circuit B |
4 | DI-S | Data In Circuit Shield |
2 | CI-A | Control In Circuit A |
9 | CI-B | Control In Circuit B |
1 | CI-S | Control In Circuit Shield |
6 | VC | Voltage Common |
13 | VP | Voltage Plus |
14 | VS | Voltage Shield (L25 and M25) |
Shell | PG | Protective Ground |
1Any pin not referenced is not connected.
The table below lists the Ethernet Version 2 and IEEE 802.3 physical characteristics of the Ethernet cable.
Ethernet | IEEE 802.3 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
10Base5 | 10Base2 | 10BaseT | ||
Data rate (Mbps) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Signaling method | Baseband | Baseband | Baseband | Baseband |
Maximum segment length (in meters) | 500 | 500 | 185 | 100 (Unshielded twisted pair - UTP) |
Media | 50-ohm coax (thick) | 50-ohm coax (thick) | 50-ohm coax (thin) | UTP |
Topology | Bus | Bus | Bus | Star |
The following table lists the Ethernet coaxial-type connection limits for 10-Mbps transmission.
Parameter | 10Base5 | 10Base2 |
---|---|---|
Cable diameter | 1 cm (0.4 in) | 0.6 cm (0.25 in) |
Maximum segment length | 500 m (1640 ft.) | 152 m (500 ft.) |
Maximum network length (with four repeaters) | 2500 m (8200 ft.) | 762 m (2500 ft.) |
Maximum connections (taps per segment) | 100 | 30 |
Minimum connection (tap) spacing | 2.5 m (8.2 ft.) | 0.5 m (1.64 ft.) |
Revision | Publish Date | Comments |
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1.0 |
18-Nov-2003 |
Initial Release |