four pair of cat.5 utp or stp cable with rj-45 connector is required for the 64-bit pci 10/100/1000mbps nway gigabit ethernet card.

    you can use standard or crossover cable to connect the switch’s mdix or mdi-ii port, because the 64-bit pci 10/100/1000mbps nway gigabit ethernet card will adjust the correct medium configuration automatically.