Integrated nic connector, Network cable requirements, Figure b – Dell PowerEdge SC 420 User Manual

Page 9: Table b, Defines the pin assignments for the connector

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Figure B-6. USB Connector Pin Numbers

 

Table B-5. USB Connector Pin Assignments

 

Integrated NIC Connector

The system's integrated NIC functions as a separate network expansion card while providing fast communication between servers and workstations.

Figure B

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7

illustrates the pin numbers for the NIC connector and

Table B

-6

defines the pin assignments for the connector.

 

Figure B-7. NIC Connector

 

Table B-6. NIC Connector Pin Assignments

 

Network Cable Requirements

The NIC supports a UTP Ethernet cable equipped with a standard RJ45-compatible plug. Observe the following cabling restrictions.

l

 

Use Category 5 or greater wiring and connectors.

l

 

Do not exceed a cable run length (from a workstation to a hub) of 100 m (328 ft).

For detailed guidelines on operation of a network, see "Systems Considerations of Multi-Segment Networks" in the IEEE 802.3 standard.

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Pin

 

Signal

 

I/O

 

Definition

1

Vcc

N/A Supply voltage

2

DATA

I

Data in

3

+DATA O

Data out

4

GND

N/A Signal ground

 

Pin

 

Signal

 

I/O

 

Definition

1

MX1+

O

Data out (+)

2

MX1–

O

Data out (–)

3

MX2+

I

Data in (+)

4

MX3+

N/A No connection

5

MX3-

N/A No connection

6

MX2–

I

Data in (–)

7

MX4+

N/A No connection

8

MX4-

N/A No connection

NOTICE:

To avoid line interference, voice and data lines must be in separate sheaths.

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