Nortel Networks 60-12T manual Connecting the Hub To Other Devices, Cable Types and MDI/MDI-X Modes

Installation

4.Insert the screws into the front of the bracket, through the rack, so that the screws extend past the rack.

5.Tighten the screws.

Connecting the Hub To Other Devices

You can connect hubs to other network devices through the dual-speed MDI/ MDI-X RJ-45 port on the front of the hub.

Cable Types and MDI/MDI-X Modes

You can use standard straight through Ethernet cables to connect your hub to PCs, printers, or servers. If you want to connect your BayStack 60-12T/60-24T 10/100 Ethernet Hub to routers, switches, and other hubs you must use a crossover cable unless you set the MDI/MDI-X button to uplink. You can only configure port 1 with the MDI/MDI-X button.

Table 3-1 and Table 3-2 show which cable types and MDI/MDI-X modes to use for various devices when connecting from the BayStack 60-12T 10/100 Ethernet Hub or BayStack 60-24T 10/100 Ethernet Hub, respectively.

Table 3-1. Cables and MDI/MDI-X Modes for the BayStack 60-12T 10/100 Ethernet

Hub

Hub Port	Connecting Device	Mode	Cable Type
1 through 12	PC, server	MDI-X (normal)	Straight-through
1 through 12	Hub, router, switch	MDI-X (normal)	Crossover
1	Hub, router, switch	MDI (uplink)	Straight-through

Table 3-2. Cables and MDI/MDI-X Modes for the BayStack 60-24T 10/100 Ethernet

Hub

Hub Port	Connecting Device	Mode	Cable Type
1 through 24	PC, server	MDI-X (normal)	Straight-through
1 through 24	Hub, router, switch	MDI-X (normal)	Crossover
1	Hub, router, switch	MDI (uplink)	Straight-through

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