iES24G Series User’s Manual
iS5 Communications Inc.
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Cables
3.1
Ethernet Cables
The iES24G series switches have standard Ethernet ports. According to the link type, the switches use CAT 3, 4,
5, or 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 Types and Specifications
Cable
Type
Max. Length
Connector
10BASE-T
CAT 3/4/5 100-ohm
UTP 100 m (328 ft)
RJ-45
100BASE-TX
CAT 100-ohm UTP
UTP 100 m (328 ft)
RJ-45
1000BASE-TX
CAT 5/5e 100-ohm UTP
UTP 100 m (328 ft)
RJ-45
3.1.1
10/100/1000BASE-T(X) 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.
10/100 Base-T RJ-45 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
1000 Base-T RJ-45 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-