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5 Port Connections
This chapter focuses on making connections to switch network interfaces,
including how to install optional transceivers, and details on network cable
specifications.
The switch features 24 10/100BASE-T RJ-45 ports and two Gigabit SFP transceiver
slots in combination with two 1000BASE-T RJ-45 ports. The sections that follow
describe these interfaces.
This chapter includes these sections:
◆ “Cable Labeling and Connection Records” on page 30
◆ “Understanding the Port Status LEDs” on page 31
◆ “How to Install an SFP Transceiver” on page 32
◆ “How to Connect to Twisted-Pair Copper Ports” on page 34
◆ “How to Connect to SFP Fiber Optic Ports” on page 38