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Catalyst 2360 Switch Hardware Installation Guide
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Chapter 2 Switch Installation
Where to Go Next
To maximize performance, choose one of these methods for configuring the Ethernet ports:
•
Let the ports autonegotiate both speed and duplex.
•
Set the interface speed and duplex parameters on both ends of the connection.
Use the guidelines in
to select the correct cable for connecting the switch 10/100 and
10/100/1000 ports to other devices. See the
“Cable and Adapter Specifications” section on page B-4
for
cable-pinout descriptions.
Where to Go Next
To change the switch settings, you can use the switch default configuration or use any of the management
options described in the
section.
Table 2-1
Recommended Ethernet Cables (When Auto-MDIX is Disabled)
Device
Crossover Cable
1
1.
100BASE-TX and 1000BASE-T traffic requires twisted four-pair, Category 5, Category 5e, or
Category 6 cable. 10BASE-T traffic can use Category 3 or Category 4 cable.
Straight-Through Cable
1
Switch to switch
Yes
No
Switch to hub
Yes
No
Switch to computer or server
No
Yes
Switch to router
No
Yes
Switch to IP phone
No
Yes
