Appendix B - Cables And Connectors; Ethernet Cable - D-Link xStack Hardware Installation Manual

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xStack DGS-3120 Series Layer 2 Managed Stackable Gigabit Switch Hardware Installation Guide
Appendix B – Cables and Connectors

Ethernet Cable

When connecting the Switch to another switch, a bridge or hub, a normal cable is necessary. Please review these
products for matching cable pin assignment.
The following diagrams and tables show the standard RJ-45 receptacle/connector and their pin assignments.
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Figure B-1 The standard RJ-45 port and connector
RJ-45 Pin Assignments
MDI-X Port
RD+ (receive)
RD- (receive)
TD+ (transmit)
1000BASE-T
1000BASE-T
TD- (transmit)
1000BASE-T
1000BASE-T
MDI-II Port
TD+ (transmit)
TD- (transmit)
RD+ (receive)
1000BASE-T
1000BASE-T
RD- (receive)
1000BASE-T
1000BASE-T
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