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Foundry Networks 2402CF User Manual

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M

AKING

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ETWORK

C

ONNECTIONS

5-4

© 2003 Foundry Networks, Inc.

February 2003

1. Attach one end of a patch cable to an available port on the

switch, and the other end to the patch panel.

2. If not already in place, attach one end of a cable segment to

the back of the patch panel where the punch-down block is
located, and the other end to a modular wall outlet.

3. Label the cables to simplify future troubleshooting.

Figure 5-2. Wiring Closet Connections

Equipment Rack
(side view)

24-Port Fast Ethernet Switch

Patch Panel

Punch-Down Block

Wall