Connecting to the Network

Figure 3-12 Connecting to a Modem

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DB9 female cable connector

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DB25 male connector 7 PC with VT emulation application

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Serial interface cable

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Local modem

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DB9 male Console port

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Remote modem

Connecting to the Network

The following procedures cover the cable connections from the network or other devices to the switch RJ45 ports or any installed optional Mini‐GBIC.

Connecting UTP Cables on page 3‐22

Connecting Fiber‐Optic Cables to MT‐RJ Ports on page 3‐26

Connecting Fiber‐Optic Cables to LC Ports on page 3‐28

Connecting UTP Cables

The fixed RJ45 front panel ports are 10/100/1000 Mbps ports and have internal crossovers. When connecting a workstation to these ports, use a straight‐through cable. When connecting networking devices to these ports, such as a bridge, repeater, or router, use a crossover cable.

Note: All fixed RJ45 front panel ports support Category 5 Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cabling with an impedance between 85 and 111 ohms. Category 3 cable may be used if the connection is going to be used only for 10 Mbps.

To connect twisted pair segments to the switch, refer to Figure 3‐13 and proceed as follows:

1.Ensure that the device to be connected at the other end of the segment is powered ON.

2.Connect the twisted pair segment to the switch by inserting the RJ45 connector on the twisted pair segment into the desired RJ45 port (for example, Port 8).

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Enterasys Networks C3G124-48P, C3G124-24P manual Connecting to the Network, Connecting UTP Cables

C3G124-24P, C3G124-48P specifications

Enterasys Networks, a leading company in networking solutions, offers a range of high-performance switches designed to meet the demands of modern enterprise networks. Among their notable products are the C3G124-48P and C3G124-24P switches, which deliver robust performance, advanced features, and reliable connectivity essential for today's business environments.

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