LevelOne GSW-1676 - Making Network Connections; Connecting Network Devices

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C HAPTER 4
M AKING N ETWORK
C ONNECTIONS
Connecting Network Devices
The GSW-1676 and GSW-2476 are designed to interconnect multiple
segments (or collision domains). They can be connected to network cards
in PCs and servers, as well as to hubs, switches or routers. They may also
be connected to devices using optional SFP transceivers.
Twisted-Pair Devices
Each device requires an unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cable with RJ-45
connectors at both ends. Use Category 5, 5e or 6 cable for 1000BASE-T
connections, Category 5 or better for 100BASE-TX connections, and
Category 3 or better for 10BASE-T connections.
Cabling Guidelines
The RJ-45 ports on the switch support automatic MDI/MDI-X pinout
configuration, so you can use standard straight-through twisted-pair cables
to connect to any other network device (PCs, servers, switches, routers, or
hubs).
See Appendix B “Cables” for further information on cabling.
Caution: Do not plug a phone jack connector into an RJ-45
port. This will damage the switch. Use only twisted-pair cables
with RJ-45 connectors that conform to FCC standards.