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The IBP connects server boards installed inside the system to a common switch fabric, and also provides three external ports for uplinking to external IEEE 802.3ab compliant devices. For most applications, the external ports on the IBP will be connected to other switches in the network backbone.
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4 Making Network Connections
The IBP connects server boards installed inside the system to a common switch fabric, and i also provides three external ports for uplinking to external IEEE 802.3ab compliant devices. For most applications, the external ports on the IBP will be connected to other switches in the
network backbone.
4.1 Connecting to 1000BASE-T Devices
The data ports on the IBP operate at 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, and 1000 Mbps, full and half duplex, with support for
For 1000 Mbps operation, you should first test the cable installation for IEEE 802.3ab i
information.
1.Prepare the devices you wish to network. For 1000 Mbps operation, make sure that servers and workstations have installed
2.Prepare shielded or unshielded
3.Connect one end of the cable to the
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