Index – 3
slots for mini-GBICs
specifications
acoustic … A-2
electrical … A-1
environmental … A-2
physical … A-1
safety … A-2
straight-through cable
switch
connecting to a power source … 2-11
description … 1-1
electrical specifications … A-1
environmental specifications … A-2
features … 1-5
front panel description … 1-2
included parts … 2-1
LED descriptions … 1-3
mounting on a wall … 2-8
mounting on horizontal surface … 2-9
physical specifications … A-1
switch operation
verifying after installation … 2-6
T
testing
tips for troubleshooting … 3-1
topologies
effects of improper topology … 3-2
samples of … 2-13
basic tips … 3-1
common network problems … 3-1
connecting to fixed full-duplex devices … 3-1
diagnostic tests … 3-5
effects of improper topology … 3-2
effects of non-standard cables … 3-2
testing end-to-end communications … 3-5
testing the switch … 3-5
testing the twisted-pair cables … 3-5
twisted-pair cable
cross-over cable pin-out … A-7
pin-outs … A-4, A-6, A-8
straight-through cable pin-out … A-6, A-8
switch-to-computer connection … A-6, A-8
switch-to-switch or hub connection … A-7
testing … 3-5
twisted-pair ports
W
wall