Cabletron Systems BRIM-T6 manual Chapter Connecting to the Network, Connecting STP Segments

CHAPTER 3

CONNECTING TO THE NETWORK

This chapter describes how to connect the following standard network cable types to the BRIM-T6:

•Shielded Twisted Pair (STP)

•Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP)

•Fiber Optic

NOTE: Remember that the BRIM-T6 is designed and configured for connection to network concentrator Station ports only.

3.1 CONNECTING STP SEGMENTS

Both the TPIM-T1 and the TPIM-T4 support connection to STP cable segments. The TPIM-T1 provides a DB9 interface, and the TPIM-T4 provides an RJ45 interface (see Appendix A for pinouts).

To connect an STP segment to a TPIM-T1 or a TPIM-T4, insert the DB9 or RJ45 connector into its corresponding TPIM port as shown in Figure 3-1.

DB9 Port RJ45 Port

DB9	RJ45
Connector
	Connector

TPIM-T1 Connection TPIM-T4 Connection

Figure 3-1. Connecting STP Segments

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