Communication Ports
4.1 Copper Ethernet Ports
4.1
Copper Ethernet Ports
The device supports multiple 10/100/1000Base-TX Ethernet ports that allow
connection to standard Category 5E (CAT-5E) or higher shielded twisted-pair cables
with RJ45 male connectors.
WARNING
Electric shock hazard – risk of serious personal injury and/or equipment
interference
When shielded cables are used, make sure the shielded cables do not form a ground
loop via the shield wire and the RJ45 receptacles at either end. Ground loops can
cause excessive noise and interference, but more importantly, create a potential
shock hazard that can result in serious injury.
LEDs
Each port features an LED that indicates the state of the port.
Color
State
Description
Green
Solid
Link established
Green
Blinking
Link activity
—
—
No link detected
Pin-Out
The following is the pin-out for the RJ45 male connectors:
1
8
Figure 4.2
RJ45 Ethernet Port Pin Configuration
Name
Pin
10/100Base-TX
1000Base-TX
Description
1
RX+
BI_DB+
Receive Data+ or Bi-
Directional
2
RX-
BI_DB-
Receive Data- or Bi-
Directional
3
TX+
BI_DA+
Transmit Data+ or Bi-
Directional
4
Reserved (Do Not Connect)
BI_DD+
Bi-Directional
5
Reserved (Do Not Connect)
BI_DD-
Bi-Directional
6
TX-
BI_DA-
Transmit Data- or Bi-
Directional
7
Reserved (Do Not Connect)
BI_DC+
Bi-Directional
8
Reserved (Do Not Connect)
BI_DC-
Bi-Directional
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Installation Manual, 04/2021, C79000-G8976-1490-03
