Intel Express 510T, User Manual

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Installation
Express 510T Switch
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Only use unshielded cables when it is explicitly specified in the in-
stallation manual of the device in question.
Cables for the LAN Ports
Ports on the switch are wired MDI-X, so use the following cable:
RJ-45 connector pin
assignments
The 24 RJ-45 ports on the front of the switch have the following pin
assignments:
Cable for the Console Port
If you connect a PC (via the Console Port), then use a null-modem ca-
ble.
To connect a device to the
RJ-45 ports
To connect a workstation compatible with IEEE 802.3 (Ethernet Ver-
sion 1.0 and 2.0) or a fast access device (such as a server) to the
switch’s RJ-45 ports using UTP cable (Category 5):
1 Ensure that the device has a 100Mbps (100Base-FX or 10/
100Base-TX) network interface card installed.
If not, use your network interface card’s documentation to
install and configure it correctly.
2 If your workstation is fitted with an RJ-45 interface then there is
no problem. However, it is possible to attach to other connector
types using an appropriate adapter. For example, use a UTP/
10Base-FL adapter for fiber connections
If you connect the switch to a Then use a
Workstation or server Straight-through cable 1:1
Device with MDI-X ports (for exam-
ple another Intel switch or hub) Crossover cable
Device with MDI ports Straight-through cable 1:1
Pin number Function
1 RX+
2 RX-
3 TX+
6 TX-