Dell 505710 user manual Ethernet Cables, 1 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T Pin Assignments

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505710 / 505628 Series User’s Manual

Cables

4.1 Ethernet Cables

The 505710 / 505628 series switches have standard Ethernet ports. According to the link type, the switches use CAT 3, 4, 5,5e UTP cables to connect to any other network device (PCs, servers, switches, routers, or hubs). Please refer to the following table for cable specifications.

Cable Types and Specifications

Cable	Type	Max. Length	Connector
10BASE-T	Cat.3, 4, 5 100-ohm	UTP 100 m (328 ft)	RJ-45
100BASE-TX	Cat.5 100-ohm UTP	UTP 100 m (328 ft)	RJ-45

4.1.1 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T Pin Assignments

With 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T cable, pins 1 and 2 are used for transmitting data, and pins 3 and 6 are used for receiving data.

RJ-45 Pin Assignments

Pin Number	Assignment
1	TD+
2	TD-
3	RD+
4	Not used
5	Not used
6	RD-
7	Not used
8	Not used

The 505710 / 505628 Series switches support auto MDI/MDI-X operation. You can use a straight-through cable to connect PC to switch. The following table below shows

the 10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX MDI and MDI-X port pin outs. MDI/MDI-X pins assignment

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