FIGURE 52
Straight-through cable
Connecting to workstations, servers, or routers
Straight-through UTP cabling is required for direct UTP attachment to workstations, servers, or routers using network interface cards
(NICs).
Fiber cabling is required for direct attachment to Gigabit NICs or switches and routers through fiber ports. Refer to
on page 75.
Automatic MDI or MDIX detection
All 10/100 and 1000 Mbps Ethernet copper ports on the devices support automatic Media Dependent Interface (MDI) and Media
Dependent Interface Crossover (MDIX) detection. This feature is enabled on all 10/100 and Mbps copper ports by default. For each
port, you can disable auto-MDI or MDIX, designate the port as an MDI port, or designate the port as an MDIX port.
For more information about this feature and how to configure it, refer to the
Brocade FastIron Security Configuration Guide
.
Connecting a network device to a fiber port
For direct attachment from the device to a Gigabit NIC, switch, or router, using a fiber-optic transceiver, you need fiber cabling with an LC
connector.
To connect the device to another network device using a fiber port, you must perform the following tasks:
•
Install a fiber-optic transceiver (SFP or SFP+).
•
Cable the fiber-optic transceiver.
For instructions on installing fiber-optic transceivers, refer to
Installing a new copper or fiber-optic transceiver
For instructions on cabling a fiber-optic transceiver, refer to
Cabling a fiber-optic transceiver
For instructions on cleaning a fiber-optic module, refer to
Cleaning the fiber-optic connectors
on page 89.
Connecting network devices
Brocade ICX 6430 and ICX 6450 Stackable Switches Hardware Installation Guide
Part Number: 53-1003617-03
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