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Network Cables Installation
1.
Crossover or straight-through cable: All
the ports on the switch support
Auto-MDI/MDI-X functionality. Both
straight-through or crossover cables can be
used to connect the switch with PCs as well as
other devices like switches, hubs or router.
2.
Category 3, 4, 5 or 5e UTP/STP cable: To
make a valid connection and obtain the optimal
performance. Appropriate cables corresponding
to different transmitting/receiving speed is
required. To choose a suitable cable, please
refer to the following table.
Media
Speed
Wiring
10Mbps
Category 3,4,5 UTP/STP
100Mbps Category 5 UTP/STP
10/100/1000
Mbps copper
1000Mbps Category 5,5e UTP/STP
1000Mbps
Fiber
(Mini GBIC
required)
1000Mbps The cable type differs
from the mini-GBIC you
choose. Please refer to
the instruction came with
your mini-GBIC.
Port Operation
The auto-negotiation feature allows ports
running at one of the following operation
modes:
Media
Speed
Duplex Mode
Full Duplex
10Mbps
Half Duplex
Full Duplex
100Mbps
Half Duplex
10/100/1000Mbps
(copper)
1000Mbps Full
Duplex
1000Mbps(Fiber)
(mini GBIC required)
1000Mbps Full
Duplex
Note: For the last port, when both the
fiber and cooper interfaces are connected,
