Connecting To The Network; Connecting Utp Cables - Enterasys SecureStack C2 C2G170-24 Hardware Installation Manual

Connecting to the Network

Connecting to the Network

The following procedures cover the cable connections from the network or other devices
to the switch RJ45 ports or any installed optional Mini‐GBIC.
• Connecting UTP Cables on page 3‐22
• Connecting Fiber‐Optic Cables to LC Ports on page 3‐28

Connecting UTP Cables

The RJ45 copper connection to an MGBIC‐02 is a 10/100/1000 Mbps connection with
internal crossovers. When connecting a workstation to one of these ports, use a straight‐
through cable. When connecting networking devices to these ports, such as a bridge,
repeater, or router, use a crossover cable.
To connect twisted pair segments to the switch, refer to Figure
follows:
1. Ensure that the device to be connected at the other end of the segment is
powered ON.
2. Connect the twisted pair segment to the switch by inserting the RJ45 connector on the
twisted pair segment into the desired RJ45 port (for example, Port 2).
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Note: The MGBIC-02 RJ45 ports support Category 5 Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP)
cabling with an impedance between 85 and 111 ohms. Where new cabling is being
installed, it is recommended that Catagory 5e be installed. Category 3 cable may be used
if the connection is going to be used only for 10 Mbps.
3‐14 and proceed as