Cisco WS-C2950-12 - Connecting to 1000 BASE-T GBIC Module Ports

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Chapter 2 Installation
Connecting to GBIC Module Ports
Connecting to 1000BASE-T GBIC Module Ports
After installing the 1000BASE-T GBIC in the GBIC module slot, follow these
steps:
Caution To prevent ESD damage, follow your normal board and component handling
procedures.
Step 1 When connecting to servers, workstations, and routers, insert a four twisted-pair,
straight-through cable in the RJ-45 connector. When connecting to switches or
repeaters, insert a four twisted-pair, crossover cable (see Figure 2-36).
Note When connecting to a 1000BASE-T device, be sure to use a four twisted-pair,
Category 5 cable.
Figure 2-36 Connecting to a 1000BASE-T GBIC Port
Step 2
Insert the other cable end in an RJ-45 connector on a target device.
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