the auto-mdix feature is enabled by default. for configuration information for this feature, see the switch software configuration guide or the switch command reference.
connecting to 10base-t- and 100base-tx-compatible devices
when connecting the ports to 10base-t- and 100base-tx-compatible devices, such as servers, workstations, and routers, you can use a two or four twisted-pair, straight-through cable wired for 10base-t and 100base-tx. figure b-4 shows the two twisted-pair, straight-through cable schematics. figure b-6 shows the four twisted-pair, straight-through cable schematics.
when connecting the ports to 10base-t- and 100base-tx-compatible devices, such as switches or repeaters, you can use a two or four twisted-pair, crossover cable. figure b-5 shows the two twisted-pair, crossover cable schematics. figure b-7 shows the four twisted-pair, crossover cable schematics.
you can use category 3, 4, or 5 cabling when connecting to 10base-t-compatible devices. you must use category 5 cabling when connecting to 100base-tx-compatible devices.
connecting to 1000base-t devices
when connecting the ports to 1000base-t devices, such as servers, workstations, and routers, you must use a four twisted-pair, category 5, straight-through cable wired for 10base-t, 100base-tx, and 1000base-t. figure b-6 shows the straight-through cable schematics.
when connecting the ports to other devices, such as switches or repeaters, you must use a four twisted-pair, category 5, crossover cable. figure b-7 shows the crossover cable schematics.
be sure to use a four twisted-pair, category 5 cable when connecting to a 1000base-t-compatible device.
use a straight-through cable to connect two ports only when one port is designated with an x. use a crossover cable to connect two ports when both ports are designated with an x or when both ports do not have an x.
