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Network Cables
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, 5e, 6 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
(Mbps)
Wiring
10/100/1000
Mbps
copper
10 Category3,4,5
UTP/STP
100
Category 5 UTP/STP
1000 Category5e,6
UTP/STP
1000Mbps
Fiber (Mini
GBIC
required)
1000
The cable type differs
from the mini-GBIC you
purchase. Please refer to
the instruction that came
with your mini-GBIC.
