HP J4819A User Manual - Page 81
Switch Ports and Network, Cables, fixed configurations, MDI-X only, Other Wiring Rules
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Switch Ports and Network Cables Note Switch Ports and Network Cables Twisted-Pair Cable/Connector Pin-Outs HP Auto-MDIX was developed and shared with the IEEE for the development of the IEEE 802.3ab standard. HP Auto-MDIX and the IEEE 802.3ab Auto MDI/ MDI-X feature are completely compatible. If you connect a Series 5300xl Switch twisted-pair port to another switch or hub, which typically have MDI-X ports, the Series 5300xl Switch port automatically operates as an MDI port. If you connect it to an end node, such as a server or PC, which typically have MDI ports, the Series 5300xl Switch port operates as an MDI-X port. In all cases, you can use standard straight through cables. If you happen to use a correctly wired crossover cable, though, the switch will still be able to automatically detect the MDI/MDI-X operation and link correctly to the connected device. If the port configuration is changed to any of the fixed configurations though, for example 100 Mbps/full duplex, the port operates as MDI-X only and the correct cable type must be used. In general, for connections to MDI ports, such as end nodes, use a straight-through cable; for connections to MDIX ports, such as on hubs and other switches, use a crossover cable. Other Wiring Rules: ■ All twisted-pair wires used for 10 Mbps, and 100 Mbps operation must be twisted through the entire length of the cable. The wiring sequence must conform to EIA/TIA 568-B (not USOC). See the Pin Assignment tables below the cable illustrations later in this appendix for a listing of the signals used on each pin. ■ For 1000Base-T connections, all four pairs of wires in the cable must be available for data transmission. See "Note on 1000Base-T Cable Requirements" on page B-2 for more information on 1000Base-T cabling. ■ For 10 Mbps connections to the ports, you can use Category 3, 4, or 5 100-ohm differential unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) or shielded twistedpair (STP) cable, as supported by the IEEE 802.3 10Base-T standard. ■ For 100 Mbps connections to the ports, use Category 5 100-ohm differential UTP or STP cable only, as supported by the IEEE 802.3u 100Base-TX standard. ■ For 1000 Mbps connections, Category 5 or better 100-ohm differential UTP or STP cable only, as supported by the IEEE 802.3ab 1000Base-T standard; Category 5e or better is recommended. B-5