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Mdi-x to mdi cable connections, Figure e-2 – Nortel Networks 450 User Manual

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Connectors and Pin Assignments

302401-D Rev 00

E-3

MDI-X to MDI Cable Connections

BayStack 450 switches use MDI-X ports that allow you to connect directly to end
stations without using crossover cables (

Figure E-2

).

Figure E-2.

MDI-X to MDI Cable Connections

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BayStack 450 switch

End station

Straight-through cable

MDI port

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BS45056A

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