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3/11/98 12:29 Connector Types 3-9

3.9 Connector Types

RJ-45 Connectors

Table 3-2 lists the pin assignment and functions for the various types of

RJ-45 connectors included in the modules.

Table 3-2 RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignment for Token Ring Modules

RJ-45 Pin Corresponding IBM Cabling

System Wire Color

Function

Lobe Connetor RI, RO

Orange

Black

Transmit (TX) pair (from node) to module Back-up path

Red

Green

Receive (RX) pair (from module) to node Main path

7,8 Shield Connects wire shield to hub shield

DB-9 Connectors

Table 3-3 lists the pin assignment and functions for the various types of DB-

9 connectors.

Table 3-3 DB-9 Connector Pin Assignment for Token Ring Modules

DB-9 Pin Corresponding IBM Cabling

System Wire Color

Function

Lobe Connetor RI, RO

9 (8)*

5 (4)

Orange

Black

Transmit (TX) pair (from node) to module Back-up path

1 (2)

6 (7)

Red

Green

Receive (RX) pair (from module) to node Main path

Case Shield Connects wire shield to hub shield

* Numbers in parentheses are for TL-4/SD ports.