3: Installation
XPress-Pro SW 52000 User Guide
11
Connecting to Your Network
Cable Type & Length
It is necessary to follow the cable specifications below when connecting the switch to
your network. Use appropriate cables that meet your speed and cabling requirements.
Speed
Connector Port Speed
Half/Full Duplex
Cable
Max.
Distance
10BaseT RJ-45
10/20
Mbps
2-pair UTP/STP Cat. 3, 4, 5 100 m
100BaseTX RJ-45
100/200 Mbps
2-pair UTP/STP Cat. 5
100 m
100BaseFX SC, ST
100/200 Mbps
MMF (50 or 62.5µm)
2 km
100BaseFX SC, ST
100/200 Mbps
SMF (9 or 10µm)
15, 40, or 75 km
Cabling
1. First, ensure the power of the switch and end devices is turned off.
2. Always ensure that the power is off before any installation.
3. Prepare cable with corresponding connectors for each type of port in use.
4. To connect two regular RJ-45 ports between switches or hubs, you need a cross-
over cable.
5. Consult the previous section for cabling requirements based on connectors and
speed.
6. Connect one end of the cable to the switch and the other end to a desired device.
Once the connections between two end devices are made successfully, turn on the
power and the switch is operational.
