Installation Manual

INS_CNFE3FX1TX2C/M Series
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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL CNFE3FX1TX2C/M SERIES
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Cables
Ethernet Cables
The CNFE3FX1TX2C4DX switches have standard Ethernet ports. According to the link type, the
switches use CAT 3, 4, 5, & 5e UTP cables to connect to any other network device (PCs, servers,
switches, routers, or hubs). Please refer to the following table for cable specifications.
Cable Types and Specifications
Cable Type Max. Length Connector
10BASE-T Cat. 3, 4, 5 100Ω UTP 100m (328ft) RJ-45
100BASE-TX Cat. 5 100Ω UTP UTP 100m (328ft) RJ-45
1000BASE-TX Cat. 5/Cat. 5e 100Ω UTP UTP 100m (328ft) RJ-45
10/100BASE-T(X) Pin Assignments
With 100BASE-T(X)/10BASE-T cable, pins 1 and 2 are used for transmitting data, and pins 3 and 6
are used for receiving data.
10/100 Base-T RJ-45 Pin Assignments
Pin Number Assignment
1 TD+
2 TD-
3 RD+
4 Not used
5 Not used
6 RD-
7 Not used
8 Not used