Connecting to the Network
3-22 Hardware Installation
Figure 3-12 Connecting to a Modem
Connecting to the Network
The
following
procedures
cover
the
cable
connections
from
the
network
or
other
devices
to
the
switch
RJ45
ports
or
any
installed
optional
Mini
‐
GBIC.
•
Connecting
UTP
Cables
on
page 3
‐
22
•
Connecting
Fiber
‐
Optic
Cables
to
MT
‐
RJ
Ports
on
page 3
‐
26
•
Connecting
Fiber
‐
Optic
Cables
to
LC
Ports
on
page 3
‐
28
Connecting UTP Cables
The
fixed
RJ45
front
panel
ports
are
10/100/1000
Mbps
ports
and
have
internal
crossovers.
When
connecting
a
workstation
to
these
ports,
use
a
straight
‐
through
cable.
When
connecting
networking
devices
to
these
ports,
such
as
a
bridge,
repeater,
or
router,
use
a
crossover
cable.
To
connect
twisted
pair
segments
to
the
switch,
refer
to
Figure 3
‐
13
and
proceed
as
follows:
1.
Ensure
that
the
device
to
be
connected
at
the
other
end
of
the
segment
is
powered ON.
1
DB9 female cable connector
4
DB25 male connector
7
PC with VT emulation application
2
Serial interface cable
5
Local modem
3
DB9 male Console port
6
Remote modem
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Console
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UP
RP
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Note:
All fixed RJ45 front panel ports support Category 5 Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP)
cabling with an impedance between 85 and 111 ohms. Category 3 cable may be used if
the connection is going to be used only for 10 Mbps.
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