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5.
Repeat the two previous steps for the other side of the unit.
6.
Insert the unit into the rack and secure with suitable screws.
7.
Reconnect all the cables.
Network Cables
In making a switch interconnection, you could use any port to connect
another switch with straight or crossover cable. As all the ports support
auto MDI / MDI-X function, using a straight cable to make a
switch-to-switch connection is allowed.
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 or 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.
