NOTE:
Always use a voltmeter to measure the voltage of the incoming power supply and
figure out the +ve potential lead or -ve potential lead. The more +ve potential lead will connect
to the post labeled “+ve” and the rest to the “-ve”.
The GND can be connected last.
When power is applied, the green PWR LED will illuminate.
3.8 Connecting Ethernet Media
The PXES6P Series Switches can be connected to two media types i.e. fiber and
copper (RJ-45) types, run at 100BASE-TX, 10BASE-T and 100BASE-FX only. CAT 5 cables
should be used when making 100BASE-TX connections. When the ports are used as 10BASE-T
ports, CAT 3 may be used. In either case, the maximum distance for unshielded twisted pair
cabling is 100 meters (328 ft). For fiber port 10BASE-FL or 100BASE-FX multi-mode, 50/125
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or 62.5/125 microns cabling can be used. Fiber cabling supports much longer cable distance and
higher bandwidths as compared to copper wiring.
Media
IEEE Standard Connector
Twisted Pair (CAT 3 or 5)
10BASE-T
RJ-45
Twisted Pair (CAT 5)
100BASE-TX RJ-45
Fiber (Multi-mode)
100BASE-FX
ST
NOTE : It is recommended that high quality CAT. 5 cables (which work for both 10 Mbps and
100Mbps) be used whenever possible in order to provide flexibility in a mixed-speed
network, since PXES6P Series switch ports are auto-sensing for either 10 and
100Mbps. Note that the auto-cross function does not operate, if the port is fixed or not
supporting auto-negotiation.
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3.8.1
Connecting Twisted Pair (RJ-45, CAT 3 or CAT 5, Unshielded or
Shielded)
The following procedure describes how to connect a 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX
twisted pair segment to the RJ-45 port. The procedure is the same for both unshielded and
shielded twisted pair cables.
1. Using standard twisted pair media, insert either end of the cable with a RJ-45 plug into
the RJ-45 connector of the port. Note that, even though the connector is shielded, either
unshielded or shielded cables and wiring may be used.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the corresponding device.
3.
Use the LINK LED to ensure proper connectivity by noting that the LED will be
illuminated when the unit is powered and proper connection is established. If this does
not help, ensure that the cable is connected properly and that the device on the other end
is powered and is not defective.
4.
For Port # 1 or 1SW, if the LINK LED is not illuminated, move the switch which has a
cross-over or up-link for linking to another hub or Switch.
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