MRV Communications MR2228-S2C manual Making Network Connections, Connecting Network Devices

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Chapter 4: Making Network Connections

Connecting Network Devices

The MR2228-S2C is designed to be connected to 10, 100 or 1000 Mbps network cards in PCs and servers, as well as to other switches and hubs. It may also be connected to remote devices using optional 1000BASE-SX, 1000BASE-LX, or 1000BASE-LH SFP transceivers.

Twisted-Pair Devices

Each device requires an unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cable with RJ-45 connectors at both ends. Use Category 5, 5e or 6 cable for 1000BASE-T connections, Category 5 or better for 100BASE-TX connections, and Category 3 or better for 10BASE-T connections.

Cabling Guidelines

The RJ-45 ports on the switch support automatic MDI/MDI-X pinout configuration, so you can use standard straight-through twisted-pair cables to connect to any other network device (PCs, servers, switches, routers, or hubs). See Appendix B for further information on cabling.

!WARNING!: Do not plug a phone jack connector into an RJ-45 port. This will damage the switch. Use only twisted-pair cables with RJ-45 connectors that conform to FCC standards.

Connecting to PCs, Servers, Hubs and Switches

1.Attach one end of a twisted-pair cable segment to the device’s RJ-45 connector.

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Contents Stackable Fast Ethernet Switch Installation Guide Installation Guide Contents Appendix B Cables Introduction Switch ArchitectureOverview Network Management Options Description of Hardware10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ports 1000BASE-T/SFP PortsPort and System Status LEDs Stacking PortsCondition Status Port Status LEDsSystem Status LEDs Power Supply ReceptaclesConnectivity Features and BenefitsExpandability PerformanceManagement Network Planning Introduction to SwitchingApplication Examples Collapsed BackboneCollapsed Backbone Network Aggregation PlanNetwork Aggregation Plan Remote Connections with Fiber CableRemote Connections with Fiber Cable Making Vlan ConnectionsMaking Vlan Connections Application NotesSelecting a Site Installing the SwitchEthernet Cabling Package Contents Equipment ChecklistMounting Optional Rack-Mounting EquipmentAttaching the Brackets Rack MountingAttaching the Adhesive Feet Desktop or Shelf MountingConnecting Switches in a Stack Installing an Optional SFP TransceiverConnecting Switches in a Ring-topology Stack Connecting to a Power SourceWiring Map for Serial Cable Connecting to the Console PortDTE Port Connecting to PCs, Servers, Hubs and Switches Connecting Network DevicesMaking Network Connections Twisted-Pair DevicesMaking Twisted-Pair Connections Network Wiring ConnectionsFiber Optic SFP Devices Network Wiring Connections1000BASE-T Cable Requirements Connectivity RulesMbps Gigabit Ethernet Collision Domain Cable Labeling and Connection RecordsMbps Fast Ethernet Collision Domain Mbps Ethernet Collision DomainPage Diagnosing Switch Indicators Appendix a TroubleshootingPower and Cooling Problems Table A-1. Troubleshooting Chart Symptom ActionIn-Band Access InstallationStack Troubleshooting Twisted-Pair Cable and Pin Assignments Appendix B Cables10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Pin Assignments Crossover Wiring Straight-Through Wiring1000BASE-T Pin Assignments Adjusting Existing Category 5 Cabling to Run 1000BASE-T Cable Testing for Existing Category 5 CableFiber Standards Appendix C Specifications Management Features In-Band Management Forwarding ModeSafety ThroughputAuto-Negotiation 1000BASE-TBandwidth CollisionRJ-45 Connector Media Access Control MACSwitched Ports Ieee 802.3ab