MDI-X to MDI cable connections
Business Policy Switch switches use MDI-X ports that allow you to connect
directly to end stations without using crossover cables
Figure 153 MDI-X to MDI cable connections
Business Policy Switch 2000
1
T
R
MDI-X port
MDI-X to MDI-X cable connections
If you are connecting the Business Policy Switch to a device that also implements
MDI-X ports, use a crossover cable
8
8
1
1
RX+
1
2
RX-
2
3
TX+
3
4
4
5
5
6
TX-
6
7
7
8
8
Straight-through cable
Appendix E Connectors and pin assignments 383
8
1
1
TX+
2
3
RX+
4
5
6
7
8
(Figure
154).
Using the Business Policy Switch 2000 Version 1.2
(Figure
153).
End station
1
8
1
TX-
2
3
4
5
RX-
6
7
8
MDI port
T
R
BS45056A