Intel 100BASE-TX Switch User Manual


 
C H A P T E R 1 Intel Express 100BASE-TX Stackable Hub
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100BASE-T Media adapter slot to accommodate an optional
media adapter that allows the repeater to be connected to other
100BASE-T network devices.
MDI/MDI-X push-button switch that allows 100BASE-T port 1
to be configured to connect to a 100BASE-T switch or other
100BASE-T internetworking device, such as a router, using a
straight-through cable.
Physical Description
The Express hub is a stackable hub that is designed to efficiently
handle both the needs of your 100BASE-T network today and the
increasing needs of your network as it expands in the future. The
Express hub provides 12 100BASE-T ports with RJ-45 connectors for
connection to 12 end stations operating at 100 Mbps. In addition, the
hub provides slots that accommodate various modules to further your
network capabilities.
This section provides physical descriptions of the chassis and the front
and rear panels of the Express hub. See Appendix A “Technical
Specifications and Optional Equipment” for a description of optional
modules supported by the Express hub.