
Appendix E Connectors and pin assignments 383
Using the Business Policy Switch 2000 Version 1.2
MDI-X to MDI cable connections
Business Policy Switch switches use MDI-X ports that allow you to connect
directly to end stations without using crossover cables (Figure153).
Figure 153 MDI-X to MDI cable connections
MDI-X to MDI-X cable connections
If you are connecting the Business Policy Switch to a device that also implements
MDI-X ports, use a crossover cable (Figure154).
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RX+
RX-
TX+
TX-
TX+
TX-
RX+
RX-
MDI-X port
Business Policy Switch 2000 End station
Straight-through cable MDI port
T
R
T
R
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7
8
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2
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8
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8
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