C H A P T E R 1 | Intel Express 100BASE- TX Stackable Hub |
–100BASE-T Media adapter slot to accommodate an optional media adapter that allows the repeater to be connected to other 100BASE-T network devices.
–MDI/MDI-X push-button switch that allows 100BASE-T port 1 to be configured to connect to a 100BASE-T switch or other 100BASE-T internetworking device, such as a router, using a straight-through cable.
Physical Description
The Express hub is a stackable hub that is designed to efficiently handle both the needs of your 100BASE-T network today and the increasing needs of your network as it expands in the future. The Express hub provides 12 100BASE-T ports with RJ-45 connectors for connection to 12 end stations operating at 100 Mbps. In addition, the hub provides slots that accommodate various modules to further your network capabilities.
This section provides physical descriptions of the chassis and the front and rear panels of the Express hub. See Appendix A “Technical Specifications and Optional Equipment” for a description of optional modules supported by the Express hub.