Help to determine what type of cable on 3550 switch?

[bongonetworker]

Hi,

I am on a process of buying a 3550 switch. Can you guys tell what type of cable you see on image below? I wanna know if its important to buy the two 3550 switches with or without the cables.

http://imgur.com/7DlPB.jpg

Thanks,

Bongonetworker.

 

[Ed2010]

Check here for description of Cisco 3550 series routers. It will be a GBIC(Gigabit Interface Converter) but there are several different types and I don't know which one this is. Gigabit fiber connection, may set up switches in a stack - haven't ever done this myself.

 

[lerdalt]

I don't think it's really that important for a home lab. You don't need to have it and can chain the switches together with copper cables too.

 

[bongonetworker]

Awesome! The two switches have arrived. They are SMI, so i am going to have to upgrade to the EMI image. I still have to find one though lol.

Thanks guys.

bongonetworker.

 

[burtsbees]

Bongwater...lol

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