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5.
Tighten the two retaining screws with a flat-blade or Torx T-10 screwdriver
to secure the module in the slot. Be careful not to overtighten the screws.
6.
Connect the appropriate network cables to the module's ports as shown
in the table on the next two pages. The table shows the supported cable
types for each of the modules. For more information on the cable speci-
fications, see "Cables" on page 22.
"Auto MDI/MDI-X" with the 100/1000Base-T Module:
When the 100/1000Base-T Module is in the default configuration, Auto , the
module automatically negotiates whether the port operates as MDI or MDI-X,
depending on the cable type and the connected device's operation. As a result,
any connection to either another Gigabit device or to a 100Base-T
device can be made using a straight-through cable. You never have to use
a crossover cable, but a crossover cable may also be used if you choose. Either
a straight-through or crossover cable will work correctly.
If, however, the configuration is changed to one of the 100 Mbps fixed options
(100-Half Duplex or 100-Full Duplex), the port operates as an MDI-X port. In
that case, to connect the module to another switch or hub, use a crossover
cable; to connect to an end node, use a straight-through cable.
tighten these two screws
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