D-Link DES-3552 [26/260] Connecting to network backbone or server

DES-3550 Fast Ethernet Layer 2 Switch

Switch to Hub or Switch

These connections can be accomplished in a number of ways using a normal cable.

− A 10BASE-T hub or switch can be connected to the Switch via a twisted-pair Category 3, 4 or 5 UTP/STP cable.

− A 100BASE-TX hub or switch can be connected to the Switch via a twisted -pair Category 5 UTP/STP cable.

Figure 3- 2. Switch connected to a port on a hub or switch using either a straight or crossover cable-

any normal cable is fine

Connecting to Network Backbone or Server

The two Mini-GBIC combo ports are ideal for uplinking to a network backbone or server. The copper ports operate at a

speed of 1000, 100 or 10Mbps in full or half duplex mode. The fiber optic ports can operate at 1000Mbps in full duplex

mode.

Connections to the Gigabit Ethernet ports are made using fiber optic cable or Category 5 copper cable, depending on the

type of port. A valid connection is indicated when the Link LED is lit.