as a crossover cable. For more information about this feature, see the FastIron Ethernet Switch
Security Configuration Guide.
FIGURE 43 UTP crossover cable
FIGURE 44 Straight-through cable
Connecting to workstations, servers, or routers
Straight-through UTP cabling is required for direct UTP attachment to workstations, servers, or routers
using network interface cards (NICs).
Fiber cabling is required for direct attachment to Gigabit NICs or switches and routers through fiber
ports. Refer to Connecting a network device to a fiber port on page 67.
Connecting to workstations, servers, or routers
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