Ethernet Cable; Introduction; Structure - Huawei S7700 Hardware Description

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6.5 Ethernet Cable

This section describes the structure and technical specifications of the Ethernet cables.

6.5.1 Introduction

Ethernet cables are classified into the straight-through cable and the crossover cable.
Straight-through Cable
The straight-through cable is used to connect the Ethernet interfaces between the following
devices:
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Crossover Cable
The crossover cable is used to connect the Ethernet interfaces between the following devices:
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6.5.2 Structure

The straight-through cable and the crossover cable are standard unshielded network cables. They
adopt the RJ45 connectors, and
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Figure 6-4 shows the structure of an RJ45 connector.
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