Allied Telesis AT-SB*81CFC960, Installation Manual

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SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Card Installation Guide
Section II: Installing the Chassis 169
detects that the end node is not using Auto-Negotiation. This can
result in a mismatch if the end node is operating at a fixed duplex
mode of full-duplex.
 The default wiring configuration of the ports is automatic MDIX
detection, which configures the MDI/MDIX setting automatically.
This setting is appropriate for switch ports that are connected to
network devices that also support the feature.

The default wiring configuration of automatic MDIX detection is not
appropriate for ports that are connected to network devices that do
not support the feature. On those ports, you should disable
automatic MDIX detection and set the wiring configuration
manually with the POLARITY command.
Connecting
Cables to the AT-
SBx81GT40 Line
Card
Here are a few additional guidelines to connecting cables to ports on the
AT-SBx81GT40 Line Card:
 The ports require the RJ point 5 cable connector shown in Figure 96.
Figure 96. RJ Point 5 Cable Connector for AT-SBx81GT40 Line Card

To connect a cable to a port in the top role on the line card, orient the
connector with the release tab on top. To connect a cable to a port in
the bottom role, orient the connector with the release tab on the
bottom. Refer to Figure 97 on page 170.
 To remove a cable from a port, pull gently on the release tab and slide
the cable connector from the port.
Note
Patch cables for the AT-SBx81GT40 Line Card, in lengths of 1 meter
and 3 meters with RJ point 5 and RJ-45 connectors, are available
from Allied Telesis. Contact your Allied Telesis sales representative
for information.