Connectors and Pin Assignments
302401-D Rev 00
E-3
MDI-X to MDI Cable Connections
BayStack 450 switches use MDI-X ports that allow you to connect directly to end
stations without using crossover cables (Figure E-2
).
Figure E-2. MDI-X to MDI Cable Connections
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RX+
RX-
TX+
TX-
TX+
TX-
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MDI-X port
BayStack 450 switch End station
Straight-through cable MDI port
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R
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