Allied Telesis X8106 User Manual

SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch Installation Guide

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The default wiring configuration of the ports is automatic MDIX 
detection, which configures the MDI/MDIX setting automatically. 
This setting is appropriate for switch ports that are connected to 
network devices that also support the feature. 

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The default wiring configuration of automatic MDIX detection is not 
appropriate for ports that are connected to network devices that do 
not support the feature. On those ports, you should disable 
automatic MDIX detection and set the wiring configuration 
manually with the POLARITY command.

Here are a few additional guidelines to connecting cables to ports on the 
AT-SBx81GT40 Line Card:

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The ports require the RJ point 5 cable connector shown in Figure 80.

Figure 80. RJ Point 5 Cable Connector for AT-SBx81GT40 Line Card

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To connect a cable to a port in the top role on the line card, orient the 
connector with the release tab on top. To connect a cable to a port in 
the bottom role, orient the connector with the release tab on the 
bottom. Refer to Figure 81 on page 128.

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To remove a cable from a port, pull gently on the release tab and slide 
the cable connector from the port.

Patch cables for the AT-SBx81GT40 Line Card, in lengths of 1 meter 
and 3 meters with RJ point 5 and RJ-45 connectors, are available 
from Allied Telesis. Contact your Allied Telesis sales representative 
for information.