Huawei NetEngine 8000 F

Background
Huawei provides two types of Ethernet cables: straight-through cables and
crossover cables.
● Straight-through cables are connected in a one-to-one manner. They are used
to connect terminals such as a computer or switch to network devices. Table
Pin assignment of the straight-through cable connector lists the
connections of core wires in a straight-through cable.
Table 4-25 Pin assignment of the straight-through cable connector
Connector X1
Pin
Connector X2
Pin
Color Relation
X1.1 X2.1 White-orange Twisted pair
X1.2 X2.2 Orange
X1.3 X2.3 White-green Twisted pair
X1.6 X2.6 Green
X1.4 X2.4 Blue Twisted pair
X1.5 X2.5 White-blue
X1.7 X2.7 White-brown Twisted pair
X1.8 X2.8 Brown
● Crossover cables are connected in a crossover manner. They are used to
connect terminals such as two computers or switches. Table Pin assignment
of the crossover cable connector lists the connections of core wires in a
crossover cable
Table 4-26 Pin assignment of the crossover cable connector
Connector X1
Pin
Connector X2
Pin
Color Relation
X1.1 X2.3 White-orange Twisted pair
X1.2 X2.6 Orange
X1.3 X2.1 White-green Twisted pair
X1.6 X2.2 Green
X1.4 X2.4 Blue Twisted pair
X1.5 X2.5 White-blue
X1.7 X2.7 White-brown Twisted pair
X1.8 X2.8 Brown
HUAWEI NetEngine 8000 F
Hardware Guide 4 Hardware Installation and Parts Replacement
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