Switch To Hub Or Switch; Connecting To Network Backbone Or Server - D-Link DGS-3600 Hardware Installation Manual

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Switch to Hub or Switch

These connections can be accomplished in a number of ways using a normal cable.
A 10BASE-T hub or switch can be connected to the Switch via a twisted-pair Category 3, 4 or 5 UTP/STP cable.
A 100BASE-TX hub or switch can be connected to the Switch via a twisted-pair Category 5 UTP/STP cable.
A 1000BASE-T switch can be connected to the Switch via a twisted pair Category 5e UTP/STP cable.
A switch supporting a fiber-optic uplink can be connected to the Switch's SFP ports via fiber-optic cabling.
Figure 3- 2. Switch connected to a normal (non-Uplink) port on a hub or switch using a straight or crossover
NOTICE: When the SFP transceiver acquires a link, the associated integrated 10/100/1000BASE-T
port is disabled.

Connecting to Network Backbone or Server

The two Mini-GBIC combo ports are ideal for linking to a network backbone or server. The copper ports operate at a speed of
1000, 100, or 10Mbps in full duplex mode. The fiber optic ports can operate at 1000Mbps in full duplex mode. Connections to the
Gigabit Ethernet ports are made using fiber optic cable or Category 5 copper cable, depending on the type of port. A valid
connection is indicated when the Link LED is lit.
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Figure 3- 3. Connecting the Switch to a server, PC or switch stack
cable
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