Appendix B - Cables And Connectors; Ethernet Cable - D-Link DXS-1210 Series Hardware Installation Manual

DXS-1210 Series 10 Gigabit Ethernet Smart Managed Switch Hardware Installation Guide

Appendix B - Cables and Connectors

Ethernet Cable

When connecting the Switch to another switch, a bridge, or hub, a straight-through Category 5/5e/6a/7 cable is
necessary. The following diagrams and tables show the standard RJ45 receptacle/connector and their pin
assignments.
RJ45 Pin Assignment:
Contact
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2
3
4
5
6
7
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Figure B-1 Standard RJ45 port and connector
MDI-X Port
RD+ (receive)
RD - (receive)
TD+ (transmit)
1000BASE-T/10GBASE-T
1000BASE-T/10GBASE-T
TD - (transmit)
1000BASE-T/10GBASE-T
1000BASE-T/10GBASE-T
MDI-II Port
TD+ (transmit)
TD - (transmit)
RD+ (receive)
1000BASE-T/10GBASE-T
1000BASE-T/10GBASE-T
RD- (receive)
1000BASE-T/10GBASE-T
1000BASE-T/10GBASE-T
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