iDS6
Series User’s Manual
iS5 Communications Inc.
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Cables
4.1
Ethernet Cables
The iDS6 series has standard Ethernet ports. According to the link type, the Device Server can 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
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
UTP 100 m (328 ft)
RJ-45
Cable Types and Specifications
100BASE-TX/10BASE-T Pin Assignments
With 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T cable, pins 1 and 2 are used for transmitting data, and pins 3 and 6 are used
for receiving data.
Pin Number
Assignment
1
TD+
2
TD-
3
RD+
4
PoE. power input +
5
PoE. power input +
6
RD-
7
PoE. power input -
8
PoE. power input -
RJ-45 Pin Assignments
The iDS6 Series supports auto MDI/MDI-X operation. You can use a straight- through cable to connect a
PC to the iDS6. The following table below shows the 10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX MDI and MDI-X port pin outs.
Pin Number
MDI port
MDI-X port
1
TD+(transmit)
RD+(receive)
2
TD-(transmit)
RD-(receive)
3
RD+(receive)
TD+(transmit)
4
Not used
PoE. power input +
5
Not used
PoE. power input +
6
RD-(receive)
TD-(transmit)
7
Not used
PoE. power input -
8
Not used
PoE. power input -
MDI / MDI-X pins assignment
Note:
“
+
” and “
-
” signs represent the polarity of the wires that make up each wire pair.
