Gb ethernet pass-through module, Powerconnect 5316m ethernet port, Gb ethernet pass-through ethernet port – Dell POWEREDGE 1855 User Manual

Page 9: Ethernet network cable requirements

PowerConnect 5316M Ethernet Port

The system's PowerConnect 5316M Ethernet switch module's Ethernet ports provide fast uplink communications between servers and workstations.

Figure B

-6

illustrates the pin numbers for the ports and

Table B

-7

defines the pin assignments for the ports.

Figure B-6. PowerConnect 5316M Ethernet Port

Table B-7. PowerConnect 5316M Ethernet Port Pin Assignments

Gb Ethernet Pass-through Module

Gb Ethernet Pass-through Ethernet Port

The system's Gb Ethernet pass-through module's Ethernet ports provide fast communications between servers and workstations.

Figure B

-7

illustrates the pin

numbers for the ports and

Table B

-8

defines the pin assignments for the ports.

Figure B-7. Gb Ethernet Pass-through Ethernet Port

Table B-8. Gb Ethernet Pass-through Ethernet Port Pin Assignments

Ethernet Network Cable Requirements

The network switch module supports a UTP Ethernet cable equipped with a standard RJ45-compatible plug. Observe the following cabling restrictions.

Pin

Signal

I/O

Definition

TRDB+ IO

Transmit/receive data B+

TRDB– IO

Transmit/receive data B–

TRDA+ IO

Transmit/receive data A+

TRDD+ IO

Transmit/receive data D+

TRDD– IO

Transmit/receive data D–

TRDA– IO

Transmit/receive data A–

TRDC+ IO

Transmit/receive data C+

TRDC– IO

Transmit/receive data C–