SMC Networks SMC8124PL2 manual Contents, Making Network Connections

Contents

Chapter 4: Making Network Connections	4-1
Connecting Network Devices	4-1
Twisted-Pair Devices	4-1
Power-over-Ethernet Connections	4-1
Cabling Guidelines	4-1
Connecting to PCs, Servers, Hubs and Switches	4-2
Network Wiring Connections	4-2
Fiber Optic SFP Devices	4-3
Connectivity Rules	4-5
1000BASE-T Cable Requirements	4-5
1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Collision Domain	4-5
100 Mbps Fast Ethernet Collision Domain	4-6
10 Mbps Ethernet Collision Domain	4-6
Cable Labeling and Connection Records	4-6

Appendix A: Troubleshooting	A-1
Diagnosing Switch Indicators	A-1
Power and Cooling Problems	A-1
Installation	A-1
In-Band Access	A-2

Appendix B: Cables	B-1
Twisted-Pair Cable and Pin Assignments	B-1
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Pin Assignments	B-1
Straight-Through Wiring	B-2
Crossover Wiring	B-3
1000BASE-T Pin Assignments	B-3
Cable Testing for Existing Category 5 Cable	B-4
Adjusting Existing Category 5 Cabling to Run 1000BASE-T	B-4
Fiber Standards	B-4

Appendix C: Specifications	C-1
Physical Characteristics	C-1
Switch Features	C-2
Management Features	C-2
Standards	C-2
Compliances	C-3
Warranty	C-3

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