INS_CNXE2GE2TX8MSPOE 11 Jan 2021 PAGE 14
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL
CNXE2GE2TX8MSPOE
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4.2 Connection
4.2.1 Cables
1000/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T Pin Assignments
The device has standard Ethernet ports. According to the link type, the switch uses CAT 3, 4, 5, or
5e UTP cables to connect to any other network devices (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, 5 100-ohm UTP
100 m (328 ft)
RJ-45
100BASE-TX
Cat. 5 100-ohm UTP
100 m (328 ft)
RJ-45
1000BASE-T
Cat. 5/Cat. 5e 100-ohm UTP
100 m (328ft)
RJ-45
With 10/100/1000Base-T(X) cables, pins 1 and 2 are used for transmitting data, and pins 3 and 6
are used for receiving data.
10/100Base-T(X) RJ-45 Port Pin Assignments:
Pin Number
Assignment
1
TD+
2
TD-
3
RD+
6
RD-
1000Base-T RJ-45 Port Pin Assignments:
Pin Number
Assignment
1
BI_DA+
2
BI_DA-
3
BI_DB+
4
BI_DC+
5
BI_DC-
6
BI_DB-
7
BI_DD+
8
BI_DD-