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Brocade FastIron GS and FastIron GS-STK Hardware Installation Guide
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Connecting network devices
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FIGURE 45
UTP Crossover Cable
FIGURE 46
Cat-5 Crossover Cable for 1000Base-T
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”
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