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February 2003 © 2003 Foundry Networks, Inc. 5-3
Figure 5-1. Making Twisted-Pair Connections
2. If the device is a PC card and the switch is in the wiring
closet, attach the other end of the cable segment to a modular
wall outlet that is connected to the wiring closet (see “Wiring
Closet Connections” on the next page). Otherwise, attach the
other end to an available port on the switch.
3. Make sure each twisted pair cable does not exceed 100 meters
(328 ft) in length.
1RWH When connected to a shared collision domain (such as a
hub with multiple workstations), switch ports must be set
to half-duplex mode.
4. As each connection is made, the green Link LED (on the
switch) corresponding to each port will light to indicate that
the connection is valid.
Wiring Closet Connections
Today, the punch-down block is an integral part of many of the
newer equipment racks. It is actually part of the patch panel.
Instructions for making connections in the wiring closet with this
type of equipment follows.