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Overview
This guide covers both the 12- and 24-port versions of the Intel Express 10/100 Stackable Hub.
• Intel product code: EE110TX12 • Intel product code: EE110TX24
• 12 fixed TPE ports • 24 fixed TPE ports
• Stack eight hubs (mixed 12- or 24-port) • Stack eight hubs (mixed 12- or 24-port)
• Hub management through optional • Hub management requires a 12-port
Management Module (product code EE110MM) 10/100 Stackable Hub in same stack
• Bridging or full-duplex support through optional
Ethernet Module (product code EE110EM)
• 100BASE-FX support through optional
Fiber Module (product code EE110FX)
Contents
Overview ..................................................................................................................................................3
Connection Guidelines............................................................................................................................. 4
Example Configurations .......................................................................................................................... 5
Mixed 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps environment ...................................................................................5
100 Mbps-only environment ............................................................................................................ 7
10 Mbps-only environment .............................................................................................................. 8
Understanding LEDs.............................................................................................................................. 10
Port LEDs........................................................................................................................................ 10
Unit LEDs ....................................................................................................................................... 11
Cabling Requirements............................................................................................................................ 12
100BASE-TX requirements............................................................................................................ 12
10BASE-T requirements ................................................................................................................ 12
100BASE-FX requirements............................................................................................................ 12
Straight-through vs. crossover cables............................................................................................. 13
Troubleshooting .....................................................................................................................................14
Frequently Asked Questions.................................................................................................................. 15
Warranty................................................................................................................................................. 17
Intel Automated Customer Support....................................................................................................... 20
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Change hub speed
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100BASE-TX
Power
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Change hub speed
10
BASE-T
100
BASE-TX
Power
Intel Express 
10/100 Stackable Hub
Collision
Managed
Status
8
7
6
5910
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Green (left)
Link = solid
Activity = blink
Amber (right)
Wrong speed = blink
Disabled = solid