CompTIA A+ Connection Interfaces Episode

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Just several quick remarks:
1 - While PC manufacturers can color the ports on their pc hardware or leave them all black, they cannot really make them any color they want - virtually all system and component manufacturers currently follow the PC System Design Guide 2001 See: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PC_System_Design_Guide#PC_2001

2 - The audio connector(s) shown are known as mini-phone connectors (3.5mm or 1/8") and phone connectors (1/4"); as they were originally developed for use in Telephone switchboards. Further the monaural phone connector is known as a TS (phone) connector (short for Tip Sleeve), and the stereo phone connector as TRS (phone) connector (short for Tip Ring Sleeve); the four conductor phone connector is known as a TRRS (phone) connector (short for Tip Ring Ring Sleeve); and is generally used in notebooks to allow for a monaural audio input, and stereo audio output in a single jack, as opposed to two separate jacks.
See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phone_connector_(audio)
3 - Cisco does offer a usb console cable, eliminating the need for a usb to serial converter cable to connect an older style serial console cable.
4 - Also RJ45 is an informal designation for the 8P8C connector used in Ethernet Cabling (wired to EIA/TIA-568A or EIA/TIA-568B Standards) and is in fact completely different than the true RJ45/RJ45S standard, See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modular_connector#8P8C, and https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Registered_jack#Registered_jack_types

@Paul-Ypma,

Thanks for the details! I didn't know that it was black or the standard for the ports.

In the CompTIA A+ episodes, we tried to make sure that we referred to different Connection Interfaces by the names or details that follow the official CompTIA A+ exam objectives. This allows us to make sure someone who is beginning with A+ to know their terminology for the exam and learn industry terms as they enter the field. If the designation we used on the show is informal, it is for that reason.

And though Cisco offers a usb console cable, the CompTIA A+ objectives call out specifically a USB to Serial Converter. I use the Cisco Console cable as a reason to demonstrate the converter.

In "Network Cables and Connectors Part 1" @ 27:46, I believe I mention that 8P8C connector as part of the show but I do not mention it is different than the RJ45...I probably didn't refer to it in any depth since it didn't appear in the exam objectives as 8P8C.

Thanks for the reply Ronnie; just for the record, I think you guys did a great job covering the material, and I am enjoying the review. I just wanted to post the additional information for the benefit of those who would like to know. Keep up the great work!

@Paul-Ypma,

We appreciate people helping us to keep our content valid. We know that at times, "old guys" like myself forgets stuff!