Fiber termination option on Cisco 2960 (C2960-LANLITEK9-M) switch

Here is the output of "sh version"



Cisco IOS Software, C2960 Software (C2960-LANLITEK9-M), Version 12.2(55)SE5, REL                                                                                        EASE SOFTWARE (fc1)
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Copyright (c) 1986-2012 by Cisco Systems, Inc.
Compiled Thu 09-Feb-12 19:11 by prod_rel_team
Image text-base: 0x00003000, data-base: 0x01400000

ROM: Bootstrap program is C2960 boot loader
BOOTLDR: C2960 Boot Loader (C2960-HBOOT-M) Version 12.2(53r)SEY3, RELEASE SOFTWA                                                                                        RE (fc1)

Switch uptime is 2 weeks, 3 days, 3 hours, 28 minutes
System returned to ROM by power-on
System image file is "flash:/c2960-lanlitek9-mz.122-55.SE5/c2960-lanlitek9-mz.12                                                                                        2-55.SE5.bin"


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cisco WS-C2960-24PC-S (PowerPC405) processor (revision K0) with 65536K bytes of memory.
Processor board ID FCQ1628X3BW
Last reset from power-on
2 Virtual Ethernet interfaces
24 FastEthernet interfaces
2 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces
The password-recovery mechanism is enabled.

64K bytes of flash-simulated non-volatile configuration memory.
Base ethernet MAC Address       : 0C:D9:96:F1:FA:80
Motherboard assembly number     : 73-12784-05
Power supply part number        : 341-0266-03
Motherboard serial number       : FCQ162803GT
Power supply serial number      : DCA1538H76W
Model revision number           : K0
Motherboard revision number     : A0
Model number                    : WS-C2960-24PC-S
System serial number            : FCQ1628X3BW
Top Assembly Part Number        : 800-33168-02
Top Assembly Revision Number    : A0
Version ID                      : V06
CLEI Code Number                : COMK400DRD
Hardware Board Revision Number  : 0x02


Switch Ports Model              SW Version            SW Image
------ ----- -----              ----------            ----------
*    1 26    WS-C2960-24PC-S    12.2(55)SE5           C2960-LANLITEK9-M


Configuration register is 0xF

Hi,
you can either use Giga port in uplink or fiber uplink: this means that each couple of uplink ports may be use alternatively in fiber or copper.
Unless you buy an expensive gbic for the switch to use fiber on uplink to go faster than 1Gb, the only reason you should choose fiber instead of copper is the distance from the uplinked switch (copper has a limit of about 100 metres, while fiber can cover much longer distance).

hope this helps
max

Thanks Max but sorry about me being basic. but i didn't understand the line "each couple of uplink ports may be use alternatively in fiber or copper". I see only two ports(Gi0/1 and Gi0/2).

Does that mean those two uplinks can be used as one for copper uplink and the other for fiber uplink and if i need to do it for Fiber uplink do i have to take Gbic card ? Can you be little clear?

hi,
please see image attached: you have

port 1: you can either use bottom RJ45 cable or fiber cable if you have provided a gbic on the upper hole

port2: you can either use bottom RJ45 cable or fiber cable if you have provided a gbic on the upper hole

hope this is clear
cheers
max

here is the attached file
2960-pc-S.jpg

Thanks Max. One more quick suggestion. As i don't have other end any switch to terminate Fiber, What options can i opt for ? Do i have to go for a new switch with Fiber ports or any Fiber transceivers would work for me ? Kindly suggest.

Hi,
you need to have a fiber port on the switch and a gbic to plug it in along with a fiber cable. For the gbic and cable you'd better contact a cisco sales representative to get the right part number.
max

Thanks for the Information.