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as a crossover cable. For more information about this feature, refer to the FastIron Ethernet Switch
Security Configuration Guide.
FIGURE 51 UTP crossover cable
FIGURE 52 Straight-through cable

Connecting to workstations, servers, or routers

Straight-through UTP cabling is required for direct UTP attachment to workstations, servers, or routers
using network interface cards (NICs).
Fiber cabling is required for direct attachment to Gigabit NICs or switches and routers through fiber
ports. Refer to "Connecting a network device to a fiber port."
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