Huawei NetEngine40E

HUAWEI NetEngine40E Universal ServiceRouter
Hardware Description
7 Cables
Issue 01 (2012-09-30)
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Length
3 m ( 9.84 ft ), 15 m ( 49.21 ft ) , 30 m ( 98.42 ft ), 60 m
( 196.85 ft )and 80 m ( 262.46 ft )
7.7 Ethernet Cable
Ethernet cables are classigied into two types: straight-through cables and crossover cables.
7.7.1 Introduction
Ethernet cable is of two types: the straight-through cable and the crossover cable.
Straight-through Cable
The straight-through cable is used to connect the Ethernet interfaces between the following
devices:
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A Router device and a hub
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A Router device and an Ethernet switch
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A computer and an Ethernet switch
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A computer and a hub
Crossover Cable
The crossover cable is used to connect the Ethernet interfaces between the following devices:
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A Router device and a Router device
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A Router device and a computer
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A hub and a hub
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A hub and a switch
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A switch and a switch
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A computer and a computer
7.7.2 Structure
As shown in Figure 7-7, the straight-through cable and the crossover cable are standard
shielded network cables and, adopt an RJ45 connector shown in Figure 7-8.