Communication Ports
4.1Copper Ethernet Ports
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Port LED
Figure4.2 Port LEDs
4.1 Copper Ethernet Ports
The RUGGEDCOM RSG2100 supports several 10/100/1000Base-TX Ethernet ports
that allow connection to standard Category 5 (CAT-5) unshielded twisted-pair (UTP)
cables with either RJ45 or Micro-D male connectors. The RJ45 and Micro-D connec-
tors are directly connected to the chassis ground on the device and can accept CAT-5
shielded twisted-pair (STP) cables.
WARNING
Electric shock hazard – risk of serious personal injury and/or equipment inter-
ference
If shielded cables are used, make sure the shielded cables do not form a ground loop
via the shield wire and the RJ45 receptacles at either end. Ground loops can cause
excessive noise and interference, but more importantly, create a potential shock
hazard that can result in serious injury.
Pin-Out
The following are the pin-out descriptions for the RJ45 and Micro-D connectors:
Figure4.3 RJ45 Ethernet Port Pin Configuration
NamePin
10/100Base-TX 1000Base-TX
Description
1 RX+ BI_DA+ Receive Data+ or Bi-
Directional Pair A+
2 RX- BI_DA- Receive Data- or Bi-
Directional Pair A-
3 TX+ BI_DB+ Transmit Data+ or Bi-
Directional Pair B+
4 Reserved (Do Not Connect) BI_DC+ Transmit Data+ or Bi-
Directional Pair C+
5 Reserved (Do Not Connect) BI_DC- Receive Data- or Bi-
Directional Pair C-
6 TX- BI_DB- Transmit Data- or Bi-
Directional Pair B-
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RUGGEDCOM RSG2100
Installation Manual, 03/2020, C79000-G8976-1040-17