Intel 100BASE-TX manual Physical Configuration Guidelines, Making Connections to 100BASE-T Ports

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Physical

Configuration

Guidelines

This chapter describes

Making connections to ports on the Express hub.

Verifying the installation.

The unit numbering convention.

Typical 100BASE-T network configurations.

Making Connections to 100BASE-T Ports

This section provides the information you need to know before you connect cables to the 100BASE-T ports on the hub and the optional 100BASE-T Media Adapters and 100BASE-T Host Modules. This information covers the following topics:

Making decisions about your network configuration

Ensuring your network devices are configured for 100 Mbps operation

This section also provides information about making cable connections to 100BASE-T ports on the Express hub.

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Contents 100BASE-TX Page Statement of Conditions Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer Returning a defective product Limited 1-year hardware warrantyLimitation of liability and remedies Page Contents Index Intel customer support Overview FeaturesPhysical Description Major Components ChassisFront Panel Pin # MDI-X signal MDI signal PortRJ-45 100BASE-TX Ports LED Matrix MDI/MDI-X SwitchType Label Color Meaning This shows the LED matrix on the Express hubType Label Color Meaning Expansion Slot 100BASE-T Media Adapter SlotCascade Connectors Power ReceptacleRear Panel A P T E R Intel Express 100BASE- TX Stackable Hub Installing Removing Express Hub Operating Requirement Environment Site PreparationRequired Tools and Materials Package ContentsInstalling the Hub in a Rack Installing an Express hubCompleting the Installation Installing the Hub on a Table or ShelfPage Physical Requirements for Installing Multiple Hubs Installing Multiple HubsStacking and Cascading Hubs Installing Optional Modules in the Hub Mounting Requirements for Installing Multiple HubsInstalling Network Management Modules Installing and Connecting Multiple Hubs Removing an Express hub Removing and Installing Filler Panels Removing a filler panel Making Connections to 100BASE-T Ports Physical Configuration GuidelinesMbps Network Devices Network Configuration DecisionsConnecting Cables to the Hub Checking the LEDs Verifying InstallationColor Status indications Other Items To CheckUnit Numbering Convention 100BASE-T Shared LAN 100BASE-T Network ConfigurationsConnecting 100BASE-T Workstations to the Hub 100BASE-TX 100BASE-T Switched LANA P T E R Intel Express 100BASE- TX Stackable Hub Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility Appendix a Technical Specifications Optional EquipmentTechnical Specifications Electrical SpecificationsElectromagnetic Emissions Physical SpecificationsEnvironmental Specifications Safety Agency ApprovalsMedia Adapters Optional EquipmentInterface Options 100BASE-TX Host Modules Network Management ModuleP E N D I Page Appendix B 100BASE-T Topology Rules and Guidelines Physical Layer Media Specifications100BASE-FX Repeater RulesNetwork Topology Extensions 100BASE-T network topology of 400 meters 100BASE-T network topology of 521.6 meters 100BASE-T Calculating Round Trip Collision DelaySTP DTE types Maximum round trip Delay value Index D E NMM D E Intel customer support