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Question by
chris bender posted 29 Jun 2000 |
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cat 5 cable/twisted pair
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I am working on the cabling in our server room and am confused about the cat 5 cable issue. i use cat 5 to go from the patch panel to the switch (i'm using switches instead of hubs). the switch has to be cabled to the other switch that is cabled to the router. do i use the same type of cat 5 cable to go from the switch to switch, or do i need to use a twisted pair cable? thank you. |
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Answer by
Dmitri Abaimov posted 30 Jun 2000 |
Dear Chris,
To decide whether to use crossover cord between
switches or not, you have to look at the switch (or its documentation).
If the device is equipped with so-called 'uplink' port, it means that it's crossed inside, so you need regular patch cord to connect to another switch. If there is no such a special port, use crossover cord.
And do not confuse crossover cord whith twisted pair cable. Crossover (as well as regular cord) is made of twisted copper pairs, but pairs 2 and 3 are crossed (see this page at our Website for pins layout).
With best regards,
Dmitri Abaimov, RCDD
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