Brocade Communications Systems 6720 instruction

FIGURE 2 Inserting a cable into an SFP+

Connecting to Ethernet or fast Ethernet hubs

For copper connections to Ethernet hubs, a 10/100Base-TX or 1000Base-T switch, or another Brocade device, a crossover cable is required. If the hub is equipped with an uplink port, it will require a straight-through cable instead of a crossover cable.

NOTE

The 802.3ab standard (automatic MDI or MDIX detection) calls for automatic negotiation of the connection between two 1000Base-T ports. Therefore, a crossover cable may not be required; a straight-through cable may work as well.

Connecting to workstations, servers, or routers

Straight-through UTP cabling is required for direct UTP attachment to workstations, servers, or routers using network interface cards (NICs).

Fiber cabling is required for direct attachment to Gigabit NICs/CNAs or switches and routers through fiber ports.

Connecting a network device to a fiber port

For direct attachment from the Brocade device to a Gigabit NIC, switch, or router, fiber cabling with an LC connector is required. Refer to “Installing and connecting an SFP+ transceiver” above for details about installing SFPs and cables.

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