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1000BASE-T UTP Ports

The Model FS518T switch has two 1000BASE-T UTP ports. These ports can
operate at 1000 Mbps full-duplex mode or 100 Mbps full/half duplex mode, and
provide a standard UTP for Category 5 or Category 5e cable. Figure 2-3 shows a
vista RJ-45 connector. For further information about Category 5 cables and connec-
tors, refer to Appendix B, “Connector Pin Assignments,” and Appendix C, “Cabling
Guidelines.” The 1000BASE-T requires very careful cable installation.

Key:
1 = 1000M Link LED
2 = 100M Link LED

Figure 2-3. 1000BASE-T Vista RJ-45 Connector with Built-in LEDs

Normal/Uplink Push Button

The Normal/Uplink push button on the front panel of the switch, as illustrated in
Figure 2-1, allows you to select uplink (MDI) or normal (MDI-X) wiring for port 16
on the Model FS518T switch. This port is configured for normal wiring to connect to
a PC when the push button is in the out position. When the push button is pressed in,
this port is configured for uplink wiring to connect to another switch or to a hub,
using a straight-through twisted pair cable.

Auto MDI/MDIX

The 1000BASE-T ports will automatically detect a crossover cable and correct for
cabling cross overs.

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