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M
C
ONNECTING
This switch is designed to interconnect multiple segments (or collision domains).
It can be connected to network cards in PCs and servers, as well as to hubs,
switches or routers. It may be connected to devices using optional SFP or XFP
transceivers.
T
-P
WISTED
AIR
Each device requires an unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) 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.
C
G
ABLING
UIDELINES
The RJ-45 ports on the switch support automatic MDI/MDI-X pinout
configuration, so you can use standard straight-through twisted-pair cables to
connect to any other network device (PCs, servers, switches, routers, or hubs).
See Appendix B for further information on cabling.
C
AUTION
will damage the switch. Use only twisted-pair cables with RJ-45
connectors that conform to FCC standards.
N
AKING
N
ETWORK
D
EVICES
Do not plug a phone jack connector into an RJ-45 port. This
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ETWORK
D
EVICES
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