Chapter 4: Making Network Connections; Connecting Network Devices; Twisted-Pair Devices; Cabling Guidelines - Accton Technology CheetahSwitch Workgroup-3627 Installation Manual

Chapter 4: Making Network Connections

Connecting Network Devices

This switch is designed to interconnect multiple segments (or collision domains). It
may be connected to network cards in PCs and servers, as well as to Ethernet and
Fast Ethernet hubs, switches or routers. It may also be connected to devices using
the optional 1000BASE-LX, 1000BASE-SX, 1000BASE-T or 100BASE-FX modules.
Note: Before connecting cables, you may want to first configure the Spanning Tree
Protocol to avoid network loops. Refer to the Management Guide for more
information.

Twisted-Pair Devices

Each device requires an unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cable with RJ-45 connectors
at both ends. For 100BASE-TX connections, Category 5 cable is required; for
10BASE-T, Category 3, 4 or 5 cable can be used.

Cabling Guidelines

The RJ-45 ports on the switch support automatic MDI/MDI-X operation, 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.
Caution: Do not plug a phone jack connector into an RJ-45 port. This will damage the
switch. Use only twisted-pair cables with RJ-45 connectors that conform to FCC
standards.

Connecting to PCs, Servers, Hubs and Switches

1. Attach one end of a twisted-pair cable segment to the device's RJ-45
connector.
Figure 4-1. Making Twisted-Pair Connections
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