Fore Systems ES-2810 - Cable for the Console Port; Connecting a Device to the RJ-45 Ports

FORE Systems ES-2810 Ethernet Switch User’s Manual
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Introduction to the ES-2810
Introduction to the ES-
2810
1.7.5 Connecting a Device to the RJ-45 Ports
To connect a workstation compatible with IEEE 802.3 (Ethernet Version 1.0 and 2.0) or a fast
access device (such as a server) to the switch’s RJ-45 ports using UTP cable (Category 5):
1. Make sure that the device has a 100Mbps (100Base-FX or 10/100Base-TX) network
interface card installed.
If not, use your network interface card’s documentation to install and configure it
correctly.
2. If your workstation is fitted with an RJ-45 interface then there is no problem. How-
ever, it is possible to attach to other connector types using an appropriate adapter.
For example, use a UTP/10Base-FL adapter for fiber connections
3. Connect one end of the UTP cable to an RJ-45 port on the switch.
According to IEEE 802.3, the cable length must not exceed 100 meters (approxi-
mately 325 feet).
4. Connect the other end to the 100Base-TX connection on the device.
1.7.6 Cable for the Console Port
If you connect a PC (via the Console Port), then use a null-modem cable.