Brocade Communications Systems Brocade VDX 6720 - Manual (Page 11)

Brocade VDX 6720 QuickStart Guide 11 of 12
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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 will require 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/CNAs 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. Refer to
“Installing and connecting an SFP+ transceiver” above for details about installing SFPs and
cables.
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