Cisco Systems OL-6157-01 manual Figure B-2 10/100 RJ-45 Pinouts

Appendix B Connectors and Cables

Connector Specifications

Figure B-2 10/100 RJ-45 Pinouts

Pin Label

1RD+

2RD-

3TD+

4NC

5NC

6TD-

7NC

8NC

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

H5318

When connecting 10/100 ports to other devices, such as servers, workstations, and routers, you can use

atwo or four twisted-pair, straight-through cable wired for 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX. Figure B-6shows the two twisted-pair, straight-through cable schematics. Figure B-8shows the four twisted-pair, straight-through cable schematics.

When connecting the ports to other devices, such as switches or repeaters, you can use a two or four twisted-pair, crossover cable. Figure B-7shows the two twisted-pair, crossover cable schematics. Figure B-9shows the four twisted-pair, crossover cable schematics.

You can use Category 3, 4, or 5 cabling when connecting to 10BASE-T devices. You must use Category 5 cabling when connecting to 100BASE-TX devices.

Note Use a straight-through cable to connect two ports only when one port is designated with an X. Use a crossover cable to connect two ports when both ports are designated with an X or when both ports do not have an X.

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