Huawei Quidway S3700 Series Manual page 45

Quidway S3700 Series Ethernet Switches
Hardware Description
The network cables are classified into straight through cables and crossover cables.
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Appearance and Structure
Figure 5-6
Figure 5-6 Appearance of a network cable
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Figure 5-7 Structure of a network cable
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A straight through cable connects a terminal, such as a computer or switch, to the network.
The straight through cable uses two RJ45 connectors, which have the same pinout.
A crossover cable connects two terminals, such as computers or switches. The crossover
cable uses two RJ45 connectors, which have difference pinouts.
NOTE
l Generally, a network cable is a standard unshielded network cable that uses RJ45 connectors.
l The appearances of the straight through cable and the crossover cable are the same.
shows the appearance of a network cable.
shows the appearance of a network cable.
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