The AT-GS900/8PS Gigabit Ethernet Switch features 8 twisted pair ports, respectively, that are 10Base-T, 100Base-TX, and 1000Base-T compliant. The port speeds and duplex modes are determined automatically with IEEE 802.3u Auto-Negotiation. The ports have a maximum operating distance of 100 m (328 feet).
The twisted pair ports feature 8-pin RJ-45 connectors. For the port pinouts, refer to “Connectors and Port Pinouts” on page 55.
The cable requirements for the ports on the AT-GS900/8PS are listed in Table 1.
Table 1. Twisted Pair Cable Specifications for the AT-GS900/8PS
Cable Type | 10Mbps | 100Mbps | 1000Mbps |
| | | |
| | | |
Standard TIA/EIA 568-B- | Yes | Yes | No |
compliant Category 3 shielded | | | |
or unshielded cabling with 100 | | | |
ohm impedance and a | | | |
frequency of 16 MHz. | | | |
| | | |
Standard TIA/EIA 568-A- | Yes | Yes | Yes |
compliant Category 5 or TIA/ | | | |
EIA 568-B-compliant Enhanced | | | |
Category 5 (Cat 5e) shielded or | | | |
unshielded cabling with 100 | | | |
ohm impedance and a | | | |
frequency of 100 MHz. | | | |
| | | |
Standard TIA/EIA 568-B- | Yes | Yes | Yes |
compliant Category 6 or 6a | | | |
shielded cabling. | | | |
| | | |
Note
The twisted pair ports on the switch feature auto-MDI when operating at 10, 100, or 1000 Mbps. A port is configured as MDI or MDI-X when it is connected to an end-node. Consequently, you can use a straight-through or cross-over twisted pair cable when connecting any type of network device to a port on the switch.
The ports feature auto-MDI, which automatically configures the ports as MDI or MDI-X. This feature allows you to use straight-through or cross- over twisted pair cables when connecting to the end-nodes.
