Specifications

Hardware Overview
22 Enterasys Xpedition 8000/8600 Getting Started Guide
10/100Base-TX (T-Series) Line Card
The 10/100Base-TX 16-port line card contains 16 independent Ethernet ports. Each port
senses whether it is connected to a 10-Mbps segment or a 100-Mbps segment and
automatically configures itself as a 10Base-T or 100Base-TX port. Figure 10 shows the front
panel of the 10/100Base-TX line card.
Figure 10. Front panel of 10/100Base-TX (T-Series) line card
Cabling and Connector Specifications
The following table lists the media specifications for the 10/100Base-TX (T-Series) line
card.
Port type Specification
10Base-T • 802.3 standard
• RJ-45 connector wired as Media Data Interface Crossed (MDIX);
see 10/100Base-TX Line Card on page 68 for pin assignments
• EIA Category 3, 4, or 5 unshielded twisted pair cabling
• Maximum 100 meters (328 feet) segment length
100Base-TX • 802.3u standard
• RJ-45 connector wired as Media Data Interface Crossed (MDIX);
see 10/100Base-TX Line Card on page 68 for pin assignments
• EIA Category 5 unshielded twisted pair cabling
• Maximum 100 meters (328 feet) segment length
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