Chapter 4: Making Network Connections
Connecting Network Devices
These switches are designed to be connected to 10, 100 or 1000 Mbps network cards in PCs and servers, as well as to other switches and hubs. They may also be connected to remote devices using optional 1000BASE-SX, 1000BASE-LX, or 1000BASE-LH SFP transceivers.
Twisted-Pair Devices
Each device requires an unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cable with RJ-45 connectors at both ends. Use Category 5, 5e or 6 cable for 1000BASE-T connections, Category
5or better for 100BASE-TX connections, and Category 3 or better for 10BASE-T connections.
Cabling Guidelines
The RJ-45 ports on these switches support automatic MDI/MDI-X pinout configuration, so you can use standard straight-through twisted-pair cables to connect to any other network device (PCs, servers, switches, routers, or hubs).
See Appendix B for further information on cabling.
Caution: Do not plug a phone jack connector into an RJ-45 port. This will damage the switch. Use only twisted-pair cables with RJ-45 connectors that conform to FCC standards.
