Brocade FastIron WS Hardware Installation Guide - Manual (Page 45)

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Configuring IP addresses
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FIGURE 27 Straight-through cable
Connecting to workstations, servers, or routers
Straight-through UTP cabling is required for direct UTP attachment to workstations, servers, or
routers using network interface cards (NICs).
Fiber cabling is required for direct attachment to Gigabit NICs or switches and routers through fiber
ports. Refer to
“Connecting a network device to a fiber port” on page 35.
Automatic MDI or MDIX detection
All 10/100 and Gigabit Ethernet Copper ports on the Brocade FastIron WS devices support
automatic Media Dependent Interface (MDI) and Media Dependent Interface Crossover (MDIX)
detection. This feature is enabled on all 10/100 and Gigabit copper ports by default. For each port,
you can disable auto MDI or MDIX, designate the port as an MDI port, or designate the port as an
MDIX port.
For more information about this feature and how configure it, refer to the FastIron Configuration
Guide.
Connecting a network device to a fiber port
For direct attachment from the Brocade device to a Gigabit NIC, switch, or router, fiber cabling with
an LC connector is required.
To connect the Brocade device to another network device using a fiber port, you must do the
following:
• Install a fiber optic module (SFP transceiver or mini-GBIC)
• Cable the fiber optic module
The following sections provide information about performing these tasks.
Installing a fiber optic module
You must install a fiber optic module (SFP) in each SFP slot you want to use.
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