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Summit Family Switches Hardware Installation Guide
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Connecting Network Interface Cables
Use the appropriate type of cable to connect the ports of your switch to another switch or router. For
connections to the 10GBASE-T ports on the Summit X650-24t switch, see
Table 62
for cable types and
distances.
NOTE
Cables used for connection to the 10GBASE-T ports on the Summit X650-24t switch must meet the
minimum requirements of the IEEE 802.3an standard.
Working carefully, one port at a time:
1
Verify that you have identified the correct cable for the port.
2
Use an alcohol wipe or other appropriate cleaning agent to clean the cable connectors; make sure
they are free of dust, oil, and other contaminants.
3
If you are using optical fiber cable, align the transmit (Tx) and receive (Rx) connectors with the
correct corresponding connectors on the switch or the I/O module.
4
Press the cable connectors into their mating connectors on the switch or I/O module until the cable
connector is firmly seated.
5
Repeat steps 1 through 4 for the remaining cables on this or other switches or I/O modules.
6
Dress and secure the cable bundle to provide appropriate strain relief and protection against bends
and kinks.
Initial Management Access
When you take your switch from the box and set it up for the first time, you must connect to the
console to access the switch and perform initial security configuration. At this time you can also
manually configure an IP address for the default VLAN.
Table 62: Cable Distances for 10GBASE-T Ports
Cable Type
Maximum
Distance
CAT5E
55 meters
CAT6
55 meters
CAT6A
100 meters
