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Using the Centillion EtherSpeedII Switch Modules
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Making 10/100 Mb/s Cable Connections
The 10/100 Mb/s jacks on the EtherSpeedII 10/100BASE-T switch module accept
standard UTP or STP cable connections.
To connect network devices to the 10/100 Mb/s ports on the switch module,
follow these guidelines:
• Use Category 3 or 5 UTP cable or STP cable with RJ-45 connectors for the
ports on the switch module.
• Use straight-through cables to connect the network interface card (NIC) in a
PC workstation or server. These devices typically have MDI connectors.
• Use a crossover cable to connect to ports configured as MDI-X (such as
Ethernet hubs).
Removing a Module
You can hot-swap a 10/100BASE-T switch module or a 100BASE-FX switch
module at any time. However, to remove an active module from the Centillion 50/
100 chassis:
1. Disable all ports on the module using SpeedView, or disconnect the cables
from each port.
Disabling the ports on a module is described in Using SpeedView 4.2 for
Windows.
Note: For more information about cables, connectors, and connector pin
assignments, see Appendix B, “Cables and Connectors
.”
Note: If the power for the Centillion 50/100 chassis is off, this step is not
necessary.