Cable Specifications
Specification
Weight
Power
Cables
Distance Requirements
For detailed technical information about the phone, see the datasheet at:
https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collaboration-endpoints/ip-phone-6800-series-multiplatform-firmware/
datasheet-listing.html
Cable Specifications
• RJ-9 jack (4-conductor) for handset and headset connection.
• RJ-45 jack for the LAN 10/100/1000BaseT connection.
• RJ-45 jack for a second 10/100/1000BaseT connection.
• 5-volt power connector.
Network and Computer Port Pinouts
Although both the network and computer (access) ports are used for network connectivity, they serve different
purposes and have different port pinouts:
• The network port is the 10/100/1000 SW port.
• The computer (access) port is the 10/100/1000 PC port.
Network Port Connector
The following table describes the network port connector pinouts.
Cisco IP Phone 6800 Series Multiplatform Phones Administration Guide
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Value or Range
1.356 lb. (615 g), excluding footstand and handset
• 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, 0.5 A—When using the AC adapter
• 48 VDC, 0.2 A—When using the in-line power over the network cable
• Category 3/5/5e/6 for 10-Mbps cables with 4 pairs
• Category 5/5e/6 for 100-Mbps cables with 4 pairs
• Category 5/5e/6 for 1000-Mbps cables with 4 pairs
As supported by the Ethernet Specification, it is assumed that the maximum
cable length between each Cisco IP Phone and the switch is 100 meters (330
feet).