
Overview 1-5
Switched 10-Mbps Ports
Switched 10-Mbps Ports
The 10BaseT network ports on the switch (1x through 12x or 1x through 24x) use standard
RJ-45 connectors. These ports can connect to 10BaseT-compatible devices, such as
individual workstations and hubs, with Category 3, 4, or 5 cabling. Using this type of
cabling, the distance between the switch and the attached device can be up to 100 meters.
For connection information, see the “Connecting to the Switched 10BaseT Ports” section
on page 2-23.
Switched 100-Mbps Ports
Depending on the model, the switch can have the following high-speed network ports:
• Two switched 100BaseTX ports
• One switched 100BaseTX port and one switched 100BaseFX port
• Two switched 100-Mbps fiber-optic ports
The model with the 100BaseTX ports (Ax and Bx) use standard RJ-45 connectors. These
ports can connect to 100BaseTX-compatible servers, hubs, switches, and routers, with
Category 5 cabling. Using this type of cabling, the distance between the switch and the
attached device can be up to 100 meters. For connection information, see the “Connecting
to the Switched 100BaseTX Ports” section on page 2-25.
The model with one 100BaseFX port (A) uses a duplex square connector (SC). This port
can connect to other 100BaseFX-compatible devices with 50/125- or 62.5/125-micron
multimode fiber-optic cabling. For connection information, see the “Connecting to the
Switched 100BaseFX Port” section on page 2-27.
The fiber-optic connections between the switch and the attached device can be as follows:
• If the switch port and the port on the attached device are configured for half-duplex
operation, the connection can be over distances of up to 412 meters.
• If the switch port and the port on the attached device are configured for full-duplex
operation, the connection can be over distances of up to 2 kilometers.
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