Installation and Reference Guide HP AdvanceStack 100Base-THub-12TX, Hub-12TXM, and Switch Modules 1997-06

HP Hub-12TX/Hub-12TXM Installation and Reference Guide
5-10 Hardware Reference
Network Connections
The front panel on the Hub-12TX/Hub-12TXM provides the
following network options:
• Connections to end-node devices using RJ-45 station ports.
• Cascaded connection to a compatible switch or router using
the cascade port.
• Extended network connection using the Switch Port Modules
for 10/100Base-TX or 100Base-FX.
Station Ports
The hub has 12 RJ-45 station ports that can be used to connect
end-node devices (e.g., file servers, workstations or printers).
Be sure you have a Fast Ethernet LAN adapter installed in the
device to be connected to the hub. Then connect it to any
available RJ-45 station port on the hub (i.e., 1X ~ 12MDI-X)
using straight-through shielded or unshielded (100
W STP or
UTP) twisted-pair cable.
Cascade Port
A compatible switch or other network interconnection device can
be attached to the 12MDI cascade port. Use straight-through
shielded or unshielded (100
W STP or UTP) twisted-pair cable to
connect to an MDI-X station port on the target device. Refer to the
section on
Making a Connection via the MDI Cascade Port in Chapter 2 for
a detailed description on cascading.
Note: This device is a Class I repeater and cannot be cascaded to
another hub within the same collision domain.
Console Port
The unit has one 9-pin RS-232 male connector labeled Console. It
can be used to perform basic configuration or to establish a
network management connection with the hub. By using a direct
or remote connection, in conjunction with a terminal emulation