Connecting the hub to other devices, Cable types and mdi/mdi-x modes, Connecting the hub to other devices -3 – Nortel Networks 60-12T User Manual
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Installation
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4.
Insert the screws into the front of the bracket, through the rack, so that
the screws extend past the rack.
5.
Tighten the screws.
Connecting the Hub To Other Devices
You can connect hubs to other network devices through the dual-speed MDI/
MDI-X RJ-45 port on the front of the hub.
Cable Types and MDI/MDI-X Modes
You can use standard straight through Ethernet cables to connect your hub to PCs,
printers, or servers. If you want to connect your BayStack 60-12T/60-24T 10/100
Ethernet Hub to routers, switches, and other hubs you must use a crossover cable
unless you set the MDI/MDI-X button to uplink. You can only configure port 1
with the MDI/MDI-X button.
show which cable types and MDI/MDI-X modes to use
for various devices when connecting from the BayStack 60-12T 10/100 Ethernet
Hub or BayStack 60-24T 10/100 Ethernet Hub, respectively.
Table 3-1.
Cables and MDI/MDI-X Modes for the
BayStack 60-12T 10/100 Ethernet
Hub
Hub Port
Connecting Device
Mode
Cable Type
1 through 12
PC, server
MDI-X (normal)
Straight-through
1 through 12
Hub, router, switch
MDI-X (normal)
Crossover
1
Hub, router, switch
MDI (uplink)
Straight-through
Table 3-2.
Cables and MDI/MDI-X Modes for the
BayStack 60-24T 10/100 Ethernet
Hub
Hub Port
Connecting Device
Mode
Cable Type
1 through 24
PC, server
MDI-X (normal)
Straight-through
1 through 24
Hub, router, switch
MDI-X (normal)
Crossover
1
Hub, router, switch
MDI (uplink)
Straight-through