Publication date: Nov, 2014
Revision A1.1
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MAKING NETWORK
CONNECTIONS
CONNECTING
NETWORK
DEVICES
The switch is designed to be connected to 10, 100 or
1000Mbps network interface cards in PCs and servers, as
well as to other switches and hubs. It may also be
connected to remote devices using optional SFP
transceivers.
TWISTED-PAIR
DEVICES
Each device requires an unshielded twisted-pair (UTP)
cable with RJ-45 connectors at both ends. Use Category
5, 5e or 6 cable for 1000BASE-T connections, Category 5
or better for 100BASE-TX connections.
CABLING GUIDELINES
The RJ-45 ports on the switch support automatic MDI/MDI-X pinout configuration,
so you can use standard straight-through twisted-pair cables to connect to any
other network device (PCs, servers, switches, routers, or hubs).
See Appendix B for further information on cabling.
C
AUTION
:
Do not plug a phone jack connector into an RJ-45
port. This will damage the switch. Use only twisted-pair cables
with RJ-45 connectors that conform to FCC standards.
CONNECTING TO PCS, SERVERS, HUBS AND SWITCHES
Step1.
Attach one end of a twisted-pair cable segment to the device’s RJ-45
connector.
Figure 16: Making Twisted-Pair Connections
