Making Network Connections; Connecting Network Devices; Twisted-Pair Devices; Power Over Ethernet Connections - SMC Networks 6824MPE INT - annexe 1 Installation Manual

Connecting Network Devices

The SMC6824MPE PoE switch is designed to be connected to 10 or
100 Mbps network cards in PCs and servers, as well as to other switches and
hubs. It may also be connected to remote devices using the optional SFP
transceivers.
If 802.3af-compliant PoE devices are connected the switch's 10/100 Mbps
ports, it automatically supplies the required power.

Twisted-Pair Devices

Each device requires a twisted-pair (UTP or STP) cable with RJ-45
connectors at both ends. Use Category 5, 5e or 6 cable for 1000BASE-T
connections, Category 5 or better for 100BASE-TX connections, and
Category 3 or better for 10BASE-T connections.

Power over Ethernet Connections

The SMC6824MPE PoE switch automatically detects an 802.3af-compliant
device by its authenticated PoE signature and senses its required load before
turning on DC power to the port. This detection mechanism prevents
damage to other network equipment that is not 802.3af compliant.
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