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Appendix E Cable and Port Specifications
MGMT 10/100 Ethernet Port
MGMT 10/100 Ethernet Port
The MGMT 10/100 Ethernet port is an Ethernet port with an RJ-45 connector. You can use a modular,
RJ-45, straight-through UTP cable to connect the management port to an external hub, switch, or router
(see
Figure E-3).
Figure E-3 RJ-45 Interface Cable Connector
Table E-7 lists the connector pinouts and signal names for a 10/100BASE-T management port (MDI)
cable.
Note The RJ-45 interface only uses pins 1, 2, 3, and 6.
1 Pin 1 2 Pin 8
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1
2
RJ-45 (both ends)
Ta b l e E-7 10/100BASE-T Management Port Cable Pinout (MDI)
Pin Signal
1 TD+
2 TD-
3 RD+
6 RD–
4 Not used
5 Not used
7 Not used
8 Not used