INS_CNFE3FX1TX2C[/M] Series
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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL
CNFE3FX1TX2C[/M] SERIES
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Cables
Ethernet Cables
The CNFE3FX1TX2C4DX switches have standard Ethernet ports. According to the link type, the
switches use CAT 3, 4, 5, & 5e UTP cables to connect to any other network device (PCs, servers,
switches, routers, or hubs). Please refer to the following table for cable specifications.
Cable Types and Specifications
Cable
Type
Max. Length
Connector
10BASE-T
Cat. 3, 4, 5 100Ω
UTP 100m (328ft)
RJ-45
100BASE-TX
Cat. 5 100Ω UTP
UTP 100m (328ft)
RJ-45
1000BASE-TX
Cat. 5/Cat. 5e 100Ω UTP UTP 100m (328ft)
RJ-45
10/100BASE-T(X) Pin Assignments
With 100BASE-T(X)/10BASE-T cable, pins 1 and 2 are used for transmitting data, and pins 3 and 6
are used for receiving data.
10/100 Base-T RJ-45 Pin Assignments
Pin Number Assignment
1
TD+
2
TD-
3
RD+
4
Not used
5
Not used
6
RD-
7
Not used
8
Not used