Brocade Communications Systems Brocade VDX 6710-54 - Manual (Page 12)

12 of 12 Brocade VDX 6710-54 QuickStart Guide
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FIGURE 2 Inserting a cable into an SFP+
Connecting to Ethernet or Fast Ethernet hubs
For copper connections to Ethernet hubs, a 10/100Base-TX or 1000Base-T switch, or another Brocade device, a
crossover cable is required. If the hub is equipped with an uplink port, it requires a straight-through cable instead of
a crossover cable.
NOTE
The 802.3ab standard (automatic MDI or MDIX detection) calls for automatic negotiation of the connection between
two 1000Base-T ports. Therefore, a crossover cable may not be required; a straight-through cable may work as well.
Connecting to workstations, servers, or routers
Straight-through UTP cabling is required for direct UTP attachment to workstations, servers, or routers using network
interface cards (NICs).
Fiber cabling is required for direct attachment to Gigabit NICs or switches and routers through fiber ports.
Connecting a network device to a fiber port
For direct attachment from the Brocade device to a Gigabit NIC, switch, or router, fiber cabling with an LC connector
is required. See
“Installing and connecting an SFP or SFP+ transceiver” on page 10 for details about installing
transceivers and cables.
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