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8 | Dell PowerConnect W-7200 Controller Dell PowerConnect W-7200 Series Controller | Installation Guide
Front Panel
The front panel of the W-7200 mobility controller contains the following components:
 Four 10GBase-X (SFP+) ports
 Two Dual-Media Ports
 LINK/ACT and Status LEDs
 Management/Status LED
 LCD Panel and Navigation Buttons
 Console Connections - RJ-45 and Mini-USB
 Expansion Slot (reserved for future use)
Figure 1 Front Panel of the W-7200
Dual-Media Ports
The W-7200 is equipped with 2 sets of dual-media ports (ports 0 and 1). These ports can utilize either the
1000Base-X or 10/100/1000Base-T connections provided. However, the 1000Base-X fiber connection has priority
over the 10/100/1000Base-T copper connection. If a link is detected on the 1000Base-X interface, the 10/100/
1000Base-T connection will be disabled.
10/100/1000Base-T (RJ-45) Ports
The W-7200 controller is equipped with two 10/100/1000Base-T copper ports. Gigabit Ethernet uses all eight
wires and each pair is used in a bi-directional fashion, meaning the same pairs are used for both data transmission
and reception. Figure 2 illustrates the CAT-5 pin-out found on an RJ-45 connector. The CAT-5 pin-out pairs the
following pins on a 10/100/1000Base-T Gigabit Ethernet port: 1/2, 3/6, 4/5, and 7/8.
NOTE: Optional accessories are available for use with the Dell PowerConnect W-7200 Series and are sold separately. Contact
your Dell sales representative for details and assistance.
NOTE: Dell tests and supports optics offered through Dell W-Series products within Dell controller systems. Third party optics are
not tested or supported; therefore, Dell does not guarantee proper functionality of third party optics when used in a Dell controller.