Connecting Devices to the Ethernet Ports
Figure 2-36
Table 2-1
Device
Switch to switch
Switch to hub
Switch to computer or server
Switch to router
Switch to IP phone
1. 100BASE-TX and 1000BASE-T traffic requires twisted four-pair, Category 5, Category 5e, or
Connecting to the PoE Ports
The 10/100 PoE ports have the same autonegotiation settings and cabling requirements as those in the
"Connecting to the 10/100 and 10/100/1000 Ports" section on page
power.
See the e
connectors.
The ports provide PoE support for 802.3af-compliant devices and also provide Cisco prestandard PoE
support for Cisco IP Phones and Cisco Aironet Access Points.
On a per-port basis, you can control whether or not a port automatically provides power to a connected
IP phone or an access point.
To access an advanced PoE planning tool, use the Cisco Power Calculator on Cisco.com:
http://tools.cisco.com/20/launch.jsp
You can use this application to calculate the power supply requirements for a specific PoE configuration.
The results show output current, output power, and heat dissipation.
Voltages that present a shock hazard may exist on Power over Ethernet (PoE) circuits if
Warning
interconnections are made using uninsulated exposed metal contacts, conductors, or terminals.
Avoid using such interconnection methods, unless the exposed metal parts are located within a
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Connecting to an Ethernet Port
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Ethernet Cables (Auto-MDIX Disabled)
Category 6 cable. 10BASE-T traffic uses Category 3 or Category 4 cable.
"PoE Ports (Switches with PoE Ports)" section on page 1-5
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