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1000BASE-T UTP Ports
The Model FS518T switch has two 1000BASE-T UTP ports. These ports can operate at 1000 Mbps full-duplex mode or 100 Mbps full/half duplex mode, and provide a standard UTP for Category 5 or Category 5e cable. Figure 2-3 shows a vista RJ-45 connector. For further information about Category 5 cables and connec- tors, refer to Appendix B, “Connector Pin Assignments,” and Appendix C, “Cabling Guidelines.” The 1000BASE-T requires very careful cable installation.
1 2
735EA
Key:
1 = 1000M Link LED
2 = 100M Link LED
Figure 2-3. 1000BASE-T Vista RJ-45 Connector with Built-in LEDs
Normal/Uplink Push Button
The Normal/Uplink push button on the front panel of the switch, as illustrated in Figure 2-1, allows you to select uplink (MDI) or normal (MDI-X) wiring for port 16 on the Model FS518T switch. This port is configured for normal wiring to connect to a PC when the push button is in the out position. When the push button is pressed in, this port is configured for uplink wiring to connect to another switch or to a hub, using a straight-through twisted pair cable.
Auto MDI/MDIX
The 1000BASE-T ports will automatically detect a crossover cable and correct for cabling cross overs.
