Introduction

Tools and

Materials

Some tools and materials that are not supplied with the IntraSwitch 5324 are needed to connect the switch to an Ethernet network.

The table below lists the tools and materials required for connecting devices to the switch’s ports, for installing an MII module, and for rack-mounting the switch.

Important: For specific instructions on con- necting network devices to the IntraSwitch, see “Connecting to the Network” on page 2-7.

Table 1-1 Tools and Materials Required

Action

Tool/Material Required

 

 

Connecting 10Base-

Standard Category 3, 4 or 5 UTP straight-

T ports or 10/100 port

through cable with RJ-45 connectors.

 

Standard Category 5 UTP cross-overcable

 

with RJ-45 connectors.

Connecting 100Base-

Dual 62.5/125 micron graded-index

FX port (optional MII

multimode fiber optic cable fitted with an SC

expansion module)

connector.

Connecting 10Base-

Dual 62.5/125 micron graded-index

FL port (optional MII

multimode fiber optic cable fitted with an SC

expansion module

connector.

with SC or ST

Dual 62.5/125 micron graded-index

connectors)

multimode fiber optic cable fitted with a dual

 

 

ST connector.

Connecting to the

Straight-through RS-232 cable with 9-pin

Console port

male D-subminiature connector.

Removing MII

Small Phillips screwdriver.

expansion module’s

 

cover

 

Rack-mounting the

Phillips screwdriver (#2) for mounting the

switch

two rack brackets on the unit.

 

 

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5324 specifications

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