Publication date: Feb., 2012Revision A121MAKING NETWORKCONNECTIONSCONNECTINGNETWORKDEVICESThe switch is designed to be connected to 10, 100 or1000Mbps network cards in PCs and servers, as well asto other switches and hubs. It may also be connected toremote devices using optional SFP transceivers.TWISTED-PAIRDEVICESEach device requires an unshielded twisted-pair (UTP)cable with RJ-45 connectors at both ends. Use Category5, 5e or 6 cable for 1000BASE-T connections, Category 5or better for 100BASE-TX connections.CABLING GUIDELINESThe RJ-45 ports on the switch support automatic MDI/MDI-X pinout configuration,so you can use standard straight-through twisted-pair cables to connect to anyother network device (PCs, servers, switches, routers, or hubs).See Appendix B for further information on cabling.C AUTION: Do not plug a phone jack connector into an RJ-45port. This will damage the switch. Use only twisted-pair cableswith RJ-45 connectors that conform to FCC standards.CONNECTING TO PCS, SERVERS, HUBS AND SWITCHESStep1. Attach one end of a twisted-pair cable segment to the device’s RJ-45connector.Figure 16: Making Twisted-Pair Connections