Loopback cable for gig port

Question

                   Hi All,
How to create loopback cable for gig copper port (cisco 6513).
I have tried the following loopback cable:
1-3
2-6
and
1-4
2-5
and
1-3
2-6
4-7
5-8
but interface was not up .Pls suggest if any other option.
This interface is fine. this is just for testing purpose to create loop back cable for future use.
Thanks,
Deep

Answer 1

Deepesh Soni wrote:                   Hi All,How to create loopback cable for gig copper port (cisco 6513).I have tried the following loopback cable:1-32-6and 1-42-5and 1-32-64-75-8but interface was not up .Pls suggest if any other option.This interface is fine. this is just for testing purpose to create loop back cable for future use.Thanks,Deep
Hello Deep,
If you are handy with building ethernet cables, the simple explanation is;
1. Redirect Pin 1 to Pin 3 and Pin 2 to Pin 6.
2. Make sure you create tight twists to account for signal interference at such a short length.
Hope it Help !!
Regards
Ganeshh Iyer
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