Transition Networks
SM24T6DPA Web User Guide
33664 Rev. B
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Connecting to PCs, Servers, Hubs and Switches
Step 1. Attach one end of a twisted-pair cable segment to the device’s RJ-45 connector.
Step 2. If the device is a network card and the switch is in the wiring closet, attach the other
end of the cable segment to a modular wall outlet connected to the wiring closet. See the
section “Network Wiring Connections”. Otherwise, attach the other end to an available port
on the switch. Make sure each twisted pair cable does not exceed 100 meters (328 ft) long
NOTE
: Avoid using flow control on a port connected to a hub unless it is actually
required to solve a problem. Otherwise back pressure jamming signals may degrade overall
performance for the segment attached to the hub.
Step 3. As each connection is made, the switch Link LED corresponding to each port will light
green (1000 Mbps) or amber (100 Mbps) to indicate the connection is valid.
Network Wiring Connections
The punch-down block is an integral part of many of the newer equipment racks. It is actually
part of the patch panel. Instructions for making connections in the wiring closet with this type
of equipment follows.
Step 1. Attach one end of a patch cable to an available port on the switch, and the other end
to the patch panel.
Step 2. If not already in place, attach one end of a cable segment to the back of the patch
panel where the punch-down block is located, and the other end to a modular wall outlet.
Step 3. Label the cables to simplify future troubleshooting. See “Cable Labeling and
Connection Records” on page 29.
Switch
Equipment Rack
(side view)
Patch Panel
Patch-Down Block
Wall
