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5.1.3
Port Connection
HA5800A series can auto detects the Ethernet cable type (Straight-though or
Crossover), so either type can be used. An Ethernet twisted pair cable should be
connected between the RJ-45 connector (MDI-X) of the HA5800A series and any
device with a standard network interface (such as a work station or server), or to
a network interconnection device (such as a bridge or router).
1) Ensure that the device to be connected has a 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX network
interface card (NIC).
2) Prepare a twisted pair Ethernet cable with RJ-45 plugs on each end. Use Cat 3,
4 or 5 cable for standard 10Mbps Ethernet connections, or Cat 5 cable for 100Mbps
Fast Ethernet connections.
3) Plug one end of the cable into the PC's NIC and plug the other end into any RJ-45
port of the HA5800A series. All the HA5800A RJ-45 port supports both 10Mbps and
100Mbps Ethernet connections. Ensure that the plug's locking tab clicks into
proper position to make good access.
Caution: Do not plug a phone jack connector into the RJ-45 port. This may damage
the EDFA. Instead, use only twisted-pair cables with RJ-45 connectors that
conform to FCC standards.
Note:
1) Connect other compatible HA5800A series or network hub, adopt direct or
across cable to connect MDI port in other device.
2) Ensure that the twisted pair cable length does not exceed 100 meters.
3) Cat 5 cable is recommended for all network connections to avoid confusion or
inconvenience, when upgrading to Fast Ethernet devices in the future.
4) Cascade length provision: IEEE 802.3 standard prescribes that through twisted
pair at most 4 hub (such as repeaters) can be cascade, and IEEE 802.3u standard
has more strict order for high-speed Ethernet. So, when cascade device except for
this HA5800A series, please following the above connection regulation. But please
pay attention because HA5800A series divide the connected path into unattached
port, don’t reckon in the HA5800A series or connected cable related device in
cascade length.
5.1.4
Connection Management (Out-Band)
Remote management can be performed through the dedicated Management port
(10/100BASE-TX port) on the front of the HA5800A or any 10/100BASE port of
HA5800A.
Before the Management port be accessed through LAN port, please configure the
IP address and subnet mask by serial port according to network configuration
requirement.
