Pakedge Device & Software S18e User Manual - Port Operation
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7. Reconnect all the cables.
Network Cables Installation
1.
Crossover or straight-through cable: All the ports on the switch support
Auto-MDI/MDI-X functionality. Both straight-through or crossover cables can be
used to connect the switch with PCs as well as other devices like switches, hubs
or router.
2.
Category 3, 4, 5 or 5e UTP/STP cable: To make a valid connection and obtain the
optimal performance use the appropriate cables corresponding to different
transmitting/receiving speed. To choose a suitable cable, please refer to the
following table.
Media
Speed
Wiring
10/100/1000Mbps copper
10Mbps
Category 3,4,5 UTP/STP
100Mbps
Category 5 UTP/STP
1000Mbps
Category 5,5e UTP/STP
1000Mbps Fiber
(Mini GBIC required)
1000Mbps
The fiber type will vary based on the GBIC type
you use. Please refer to your GBIC User Guide
Port Operation
The auto-negotiation feature allows ports running at one of the following
operation modes:
Media
Speed
Duplex Mode
10/100/1000Mbps(copper)
1000Mbps Fiber (Mini GBIC required)
10Mbps
Full Duplex
Half Duplex
100Mbps
Full Duplex
Half Duplex
1000Mbps
Full Duplex