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Brocade TurboIron 24X Series Hardware Installation Guide 35
Part Number: 53-1003053-03
Connecting Network Devices and Checking Connectivity
Connecting network devices
NOTE
The 802.3ab standard calls for automatic negotiation of the connection between two 1000Base-T ports. Consequently, a
crossover cable may not be required; a straight-through cable may work as well.
Connecting to workstations, servers, or routers
Straight-through UTP cabling is required for direct UTP attachment to workstations, servers, or routers using network interface cards
(NICs).
Fiber cabling is required for direct attachment to Gigabit NICs or switches and routers through fiber ports. Refer to “Connecting a network
device to a fiber port” .
Automatic MDI or MDIX detection
All 10/100/1000 Copper ports on the Brocade TurboIron 24X devices support automatic Media Dependent Interface (MDI) and Media
Dependent Interface Crossover (MDIX) detection. This feature is enabled on all Gigabit copper ports by default. For each port, you can
disable auto MDI or MDIX, designate the port as an MDI port, or designate the port as an MDIX port.
For more information about this feature and how configure it, refer to the
TurboIron Configuration Guide
.
Connecting a network device to a fiber port
For direct attachment from the Brocade device to a Gigabit NIC, switch, or router, fiber cabling with an LC connector is required.
To connect the Brocade device to another network device using a fiber port, you must do the following:
•
Install a fiber optic module (SFP transceiver or mini-GBIC for Gigabit Ethernet ports, or SFP+ transceiver for 10-Gigabit
Ethernet ports)
•
Cable the fiber optic module
The following sections provide information about performing these tasks.
Installing a fiber optic module
You must install a fiber optic module (SFP or SFP+ transceiver) in each Gigabit Ethernet and 10-Gigabit Ethernet fiber port you want to
use.
You can install a new fiber optic module in a port while the Brocade device is powered on and running.
To install a fiber optic module, you will need an ESD wrist strap with a plug for connection to a metal surface.
For safety reasons, the ESD wrist strap should contain a series 1 meg ohm resistor.
Follow the steps to install a fiber optic module.
1. Put on the ESD wrist strap and ground yourself by attaching the clip end to a metal surface (such as an equipment rack) to act as
ground.
2. Remove the new module from its protective packaging.