Foundry Networks 2402CF manual Wiring Closet Connections, Making Twisted-Pair Connections

TWISTED-PAIR DEVICES

Figure 5-1. Making Twisted-Pair Connections

2.If the device is a PC card and the switch is in the wiring closet, attach the other end of the cable segment to a modular wall outlet that is connected to the wiring closet (see “Wiring Closet Connections” on the next page). Otherwise, attach the other end to an available port on the switch.

3.Make sure each twisted pair cable does not exceed 100 meters (328 ft) in length.

1RWH￿ When connected to a shared collision domain (such as a hub with multiple workstations), switch ports must be set to half-duplex mode.

4.As each connection is made, the green Link LED (on the switch) corresponding to each port will light to indicate that the connection is valid.

Wiring Closet Connections

Today, the punch-down block is an integral part of many of the newer equipment racks. It is actually part of the patch panel. Instructions for making connections in the wiring closet with this type of equipment follows.

February 2003 © 2003 Foundry Networks, Inc. 5-3