Connecting The Device To The Network - Dell PowerConnect 2708 User Manual

Figure 3-5. Back Panel Power Connector
After connecting the device to a power source, confirm that the device is connected and
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operating correctly by examining the LEDs on the front panel.

Connecting the Device to the Network

To connect to an uplink port, use Category 5 Unshielded Twisted-Pair (UTP) cables with RJ-45
connectors at both ends. The RJ-45 ports on the Ethernet switch supports automatic Media-
Dependent Interface/Media-Dependent Interface with internal crossover wiring (MDI/MDIX)
operation under Auto-Negotiation mode. Standard straight-through twisted-pair cables can be
used to connect to any other Ethernet network (systems, servers, switches or routers) that supports
auto-negotiation.
NOTE:
only twisted-pair cables with RJ-45 connectors that conform to FCC standards.
NOTE:
To connect the switch to the network:
Attach one end of a Twisted-Pair cable to the device's RJ-45 connector and the other end to a
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switch or server.
Make sure each Twisted Pair cable does not exceed 100 meters (328 ft.) in length.
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As each connection is made, the (green or amber) Link LED corresponding to each port on the
device is illuminated indicating that the connection is valid.
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Do not plug a phone jack connector into an RJ-45 port. This will damage the Ethernet device. Use
If autonegotiation is turned off on the ports, a straight through cable must be used.