Making Network Connections | Alcatel-Lucent 6300-24 specification

Chapter 4: Making Network Connections

Connecting Network Devices

This switch is designed to interconnect multiple segments (or collision domains). It can be connected to network cards in PCs and servers, as well as to hubs, switches or routers. It may also be connected to devices using optional 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 for 100BASE-TX connections, and Category 3, 4 or 5 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.

Caution: 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.

Figure 4-1. Making Twisted-Pair Connections

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Alcatel-Lucent 6300-24 Making Network Connections, Connecting to PCs, Servers, Hubs and Switches, Twisted-Pair Devices

Contents

Part No -10, Rev. a December OmniStackPage Page Page Compliances and Safety Warnings Industry Canada Class B Underwriters Laboratories Compliance Statement Safety ComplianceWarnhinweis Faseroptikanschlüsse Optische Sicherheit Vii Viii Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise Germany End of Product Life Span Environmental StatementManufacturing Materials Documentation Related Publications Purpose Contents Appendix C Specifications Appendix a TroubleshootingAppendix B Cables Glossary Index Tables Tables Xii Figures Figures Xiv Introduction Switch ArchitectureOverview Network Management Options 10/100/1000BASE-T Ports Description of HardwareSFP Slots Introduction Port Status LEDs Status LEDsCondition Status System LEDs System Status LEDs Power Supply Receptacles Optional Backup Power SupplyFeatures and Benefits Management Network Planning Introduction to Switching Collapsed Backbone Application ExamplesNetwork Planning Network Aggregation Plan Network Aggregation Plan Remote Connection with Fiber Cable Remote Connection with Fiber Cable Making Vlan Connections Making Vlan Connections Application Notes Selecting a Site Installing the SwitchEthernet Cabling Package Contents Equipment ChecklistOptional Rack-Mounting Equipment Rack Mounting MountingMounting To rack-mount devices Desktop or Shelf Mounting Installing the Switch in a Rack Installing an Optional SFP Transceiver into the Switch Connecting to a Power Source Power Receptacle Connecting to the Console Port Serial Cable Wiring Switch’s 9-Pin Null Modem PC’s 9-Pin Wiring Map for Serial CableDTE Port Installing the Switch Connecting Network Devices Connecting to PCs, Servers, Hubs and SwitchesMaking Network Connections Twisted-Pair Devices Making Network Connections Network Wiring Connections Making LC Port Connections Fiber Optic SFP Devices Connectivity Rules Connector1000BASE-T Cable Requirements Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Collision Domain Mbps Ethernet Collision Domain Mbps Fast Ethernet Collision Domain100 m 328 ft RJ-45 Cable Labeling and Connection Records Diagnosing Switch Indicators Appendix a TroubleshootingPower and Cooling Problems Installation Troubleshooting Twisted-Pair Cable and Pin Assignments Appendix B Cables10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Pin Assignments Cables 1000BASE-T Pin Assignments Fiber Standards B Fiber Standards Cables Physical Characteristics Appendix C Specifications Compliances SpecificationsCE Mark Glossary-1 Glossary Glossary-2 Glossary Glossary-3 LED Glossary Glossary-4 Index-1 Index Index-2 IndexPage 060190-10