Connecting the 6G302-06 to the Network
Installation
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3.5
CONNECTING THE 6G302-06 TO THE NETWORK
This section describes how to connect unshielded twisted pair (UTP) segments from the network
or other devices to the 6G302-06 (
Section 3.5.1
).
3.5.1
Connecting UTP Cables to the 6G302-06
The fixed front panel ports of the 6G302-06 are 1000BASE-T RJ45 ports with internal crossovers.
When connecting a workstation to these ports, use a straight-through cable. When connecting
networking devices to these ports, such as a bridge, repeater, or router, use a crossover cable.
Connect a twisted pair segment to the 6G302-06 as follows:
1.
Ensure that the device connected to the other end of the segment is powered ON.
2.
Connect the twisted pair segment to the 6G302-06 by inserting the RJ45 connector on the
twisted pair segment into the desired RJ45 port as shown in
Figure 3-8
.
.
NOTE:
If the module is being installed in a network using Port Trunking, there are rules
concerning the network cable and port configurations that must be followed for Port
Trunking to operate properly. Before connecting the cables, refer to the
Matrix E7 Series
and SmartSwitch 6000 Series Modules Local Management User’s Guide
for the
configuration information.
For details on how to get manuals, refer to the
“Related Documents”
section in
About
This Guide
.
NOTE:
All RJ45 front panel ports on the 6G302-06 support Category 5 Unshielded
Twisted Pair (UTP) cabling with an impedance between 85 and 111 ohms.