iES12G
User’s
Manual
UM-iES12G-1.72.2-EN.docx
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3.3
Connection
Ethernet Cables
The IES12G switches have standard Ethernet ports. According to the link type, the switches use CAT 3,
4, 5, and 5e UTP cables to connect to any other network device (e.g. PCs, servers, switches, routers, or
hubs). For cable types and specifications, refer to the following table.
Table 1
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Port Numbering
Cable
Type
Max. Length
Connector
10BASE-T
Cat. 3, 4, 5 100-ohm
UTP 100 m (328ft)
RJ-45
100BASE-TX
Cat. 5 100-ohm UTP
UTP 100 m (328ft)
RJ-45
1000BASE-T
Cat. 5/Cat. 5e 100-ohm UTP
UTP 100 m (328ft)
RJ-45
Pin Assignments
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. All pin assignments are as follows:
Table 2
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10/100 Base-T(X) Line Pin Assignments
Pin Number
Assignment
1
TD+
2
TD-
3
RD+
4
Not used
5
Not used
6
RD-
7
Not used
8
Not used
Table 3
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1000 Base-T Line 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-
The IES12G supports Auto MDI/MDI- X operation. Use a cable to connect the switch to a PC.
