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Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Switch
The Back Panel
Linksys One Ready Communications Solution
Uplink Ports
The Switch is equipped with 4 uplink ports and 2 mini-GBIC uplink ports.
The Back Panel
The power port is located on the back panel of the Ethernet switch.
G1-G4 Ports G1-G4 are Ethernet (IEEE 802.3ab) uplink ports which support
network speeds of 10Mbps, 100Mbps, and 1000Mbps. Ports G3 and
G4 are shared with GBIC1 and GBIC2 ports, respectively. If shared
ports pairs are both connected, then the mini-GBIC port takes priority.
In stacking mode, two ports are used for stacking. Use only ports G1/
G2 for stacking. In standalone mode, all four ports can be used as
uplinks.
GBIC1/2 The Switch provides two mini-GBIC ports. The mini-GBIC port is a
connection point for a mini-GBIC expansion module, so the Switch can
be uplinked via fiber or copper to another switch. Each mini-GBIC port
provides a link to a high-speed network segment or individual
workstation at speeds of up to 1000Mbps.
Use the Linksys MGBT1, MGBSX1, or MGBLH1 mini-GBIC modules
with the Switch. The MGBSX1 and the MGBLH1 require fiber cabling
with LC connectors, while the MGBT1 requires a Category 5e Ethernet
cable with an RJ-45 connector.
1
Power Port. The Power port is where you will
connect the power cord. For more details, refer to
”Power Port,” on page 7.
2
Console Port. The Console port is where you can
connect a serial cable to a PC’s serial port for
configuration. For more details, refer to ”Console
Port,” on page 7
.
3
RPS Port. Redundant Power Supply (RPS) port. For
more details, refer to
”RPS Port,” on page 7.
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