Cable Specifications for Console and Management Connections for the QFX Series

Table 1 lists the specifications for the cables that connect the QFX Series switch to a management device.

Note:

The QFX Series can be configured with small form-factor pluggable (SFP) management ports that support 1000BASE-SX transceivers. QFX5130 switches come with a RJ-45 management port, and support 10-Gbps speed. See the Hardware Compatibility Tool for more information about the fiber-optic cables required for use with these transceivers.

Table 1: Cable Specifications for Console and Management Connections for the QFX Series
Port on QFX Series Device	Cable Specification	Maximum Length	Device Receptacle
Console port	RS-232 (EIA-232) serial cable	7 feet (2.13 meters)	RJ-45
Management port	Category 5 cable or equivalent suitable for 1000BASE-T operation	328 feet (100 meters)	RJ-45

Note:

We no longer include the RJ-45 console cable with the DB-9 adapter as part of the device package. If the console cable and adapter are not included in your device package, or if you need a different type of adapter, you can order the following separately:

RJ-45 to DB-9 adapter (JNP-CBL-RJ45-DB9)
RJ-45 to USB-A adapter (JNP-CBL-RJ45-USBA)
RJ-45 to USB-C adapter (JNP-CBL-RJ45-USBC)

If you want to use RJ-45 to USB-A or RJ-45 to USB-C adapter you must have X64 (64-Bit) Virtual COM port (VCP) driver installed on your PC. See, https://ftdichip.com/drivers/vcp-drivers/ to download the driver.