Front Of The Switch; Network Ports; Mdi-X/Mdi Select Button - HP ProCurve 408 Installation Manual

Introducing the Switch 408

Front of the Switch

Front of the Switch
Power
Fault
10/100Base-TX RJ-45 ports
LED
LED
100/Fdx LEDs Select Port 8 MDI-X/MDI
Link, Act and 100/Fdx
button Select button
LEDs for each port

Network Ports

The switch has 8 auto-sensing 10/100Base-TX ports with RJ-45
connectors. All ports, except port 8, are wired as MDI-X ports. Port 8
can operate as either MDI-X or MDI, as controlled by the MDI-X/MDI
Select button.

MDI-X/MDI Select Button

This button is used to select an MDI-X or MDI connection for port 8.
Selecting MDI enables port 8 to be used as a cascade port for
connecting to another switch or hub using straight-through cable.
Selecting MDI-X makes port 8 operate the same as the other ports.
They are used to connect computers, servers, printers and other end
nodes using straight-through cables.
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