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2-32 Riverstone Networks RS 8000/8600 Switch Router Getting Started Guide
Hardware Overview Introduction
The following table lists the media specifications for the 1000Base-T line card.
The following table lists the pin assignments for the RJ-45 connector on the 1000Base-T and for the RJ-45 connector
on the network side of the segment cable.
Figure 2-19 shows the pin positions in the 1000Base-T connectors.
Figure 2-19 1000Base-T RJ-45 connector
Table 2-25 Connector specifications for 1000Base-T line card
Port type Specification
1000Base-T
802.3ab standard
RJ-45 connector wired as Media Data Interface Crossed
(MDIX); see Table 2-26 for pin assignments
EIA Category 5 unshielded twisted pair cabling
Maximum 100 meters (328 feet) segment length
Table 2-26 Pin assignments for 1000Base-T line card
Line Card RJ-45 Connector Pin Number RJ-45 Connector at Other
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TXD and RXD (transmit and
receive data)
1 TXD and RXD
TXD and RXD 2 TXD and RXD
TXD and RXD 3 TXD and RXD
TXD and RXD 4 TXD and RXD
TXD and RXD 5 TXD and RXD
TXD and RXD 6 TXD and RXD
TXD and RXD 7 TXD and RXD
TXD and RXD 8 TXD and RXD
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