Switch User Manual
Table Of Contents
- 1783-UM002C-EN-E, Stratix 8000 Ethernet Managed Switches Hardware User Manual
- Preface
- Table of Contents
- 1 - Start
- 2 - Install the Switch
- Installation Guidelines
- Before You Begin
- Verify Package Contents
- Add Modules to the Switch
- Install the Switch
- Install or Remove the CompactFlash Card
- Set Up the Switch Initially with Express Setup
- Configure and Manage the Switch
- Reset the Switch to Factory Defaults
- Connect to the Switch Ports
- Verify Port Connectivity
- Verify Switch Operation
- Connect a Computer or a Terminal to the Console Port
- Run a Power-on Self-test (POST)
- Verify POST Results
- Disconnect Power
- Install and Remove SFP Modules
- Connect to SFP Modules
- 3 - Troubleshoot the Switch
- 4 - Cable and Connectors
- Index
- Back Cover
14 Publication 1783-UM002C-EN-P - April 2009
Chapter 1
Cabling
100BASE-TX traffic requires Category 5 cable. 10BASE-T traffic can use
Category 3 or Category 4 cables.
When connecting the switch to workstations, servers, and routers,
straight-through cables are normally used. However, the automatic
medium-dependent interface crossover (auto-MDIX) feature of the switch is
enabled by default and will automatically re-configure the ports to use either
straight-through or crossover cable type.
Auto-MDIX Feature
The Auto-MDIX feature is enabled by default. When the auto-MDIX feature
is enabled, the switch detects the required cable type (straight-through or
crossover) for copper Ethernet connections and configures the interfaces
accordingly.
You can use the command-line interface (CLI) to disable the auto-MDIX
feature. See the online help for more information.