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Making Network Connections
2.
If the device is a network card and this switch is in the wiring closet, attach the
other end of the cable segment to a modular wall outlet that is connected to the
wiring closet (see "Wiring Closet Connections" on the next page). Otherwise,
attach the other end to an available port on the switch.
Make sure each twisted pair cable does not exceed 100 meters (328 ft) in
length.
Note: When connected to a shared collision domain (such as a hub with multiple
workstations), switch ports must be set to half-duplex mode and back pressure
flow control disabled.
3.
As each connection is made, the green Link LED (on this switch) corresponding
to each port will light to indicate that the connection is valid.
Wiring Closet Connections
Today, the punch-down block is an integral part of many of the newer equipment
racks. It is actually part of the patch panel. Instructions for making connections in the
wiring closet with this type of equipment follows.
1.
Attach one end of a patch cable to an available port on the switch, and the other
end to the patch panel.
2.
If not already in place, attach one end of a cable segment to the back of the
patch panel where the punch-down block is located, and the other end to a
modular wall outlet.
3.
Label the cables to simplify future troubleshooting.
Network Switch
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
4-2
9
10
11
12
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10 11 12
M1
T ig er S w it ch 10 /1 0 0
Link
COL
Power
6 7 2 4 L 3
Status
ACT
RPU
Link
FDX
SNMP
Status
100M
Status
Status
Console
21
22
23
24
13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
M2
Patch Panel
Figure 4-2. Wiring Closet Connections
Equipment Rack
(side view)
Punch-Down Block
Wall
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