Fujitsu BX600 manual Making Network Connections, Connecting to 1000BASE-T Devices

Connecting to 1000BASE-T Devices Making Network Connections

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 auto-negotiation of speed, duplex mode and flow control. You can connect any data port on the IBP to any server or workstation, or uplink to a network device such as another switch or a router. The 1000BASE-T standard uses four pairs of Category 5 twisted-pair cable for connections up to a maximum length of 100 m (328 feet).

For 1000 Mbps operation, you should first test the cable installation for IEEE 802.3ab i 1000BASE-T compliance. See “1000BASE-T Cable Requirements” on page 34 for more

information.

1.Prepare the devices you wish to network. For 1000 Mbps operation, make sure that servers and workstations have installed 1000BASE-T network interface cards. Other network devices should have RJ-45 ports that comply with the IEEE 802.3ab 1000BASE-T standard.

2.Prepare shielded or unshielded twisted-pair cables (straight-through or crossover) with RJ-45 plugs at both ends. Use 100-ohm Category 5 (Category 5e or better is recommended) cable for 1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet connections.

3.Connect one end of the cable to the RJ-45 port on the other device, and the other end to any available RJ-45 port on the IBP. When inserting an RJ-45 plug, be sure the tab on the plug clicks into position to ensure that it is properly seated.

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