Media and Signaling Network Interfaces
The following procedure explains how to cable the media and signaling ports. These ports accept copper GigE connectors.
Regardless of configuration, media ports support 10/100/1000BASE-T only. Do not attempt to connect 10GBASE-T equipment to the signaling and media ports.
Note:
Perform all cabling procedures according to the established standards for your organization.Prerequisites:
- Category 6 (or better) Ethernet cables with RJ-45 jacks
-
Insert the RJ-45 connector on the end of the
Ethernet cable into one of the 1000BASE-T copper media and signaling ports. The
available signaling and media ports depend on the chosen configuration:
- For configurations
with no Quad GigE NICs, two onboard Ethernet ports are available for use as
signaling and media ports as shown in the following illustration.
Supported Signaling and Media Ports (4 10 GigE Ports)
- For configurations
with four onboard 10 GigE ports and one Quad GigE NIC, the signaling and media
ports include
s1p1,
s0p1, s1p0,
and
s0p0
as shown in the following illustration. The release
tab on the RJ-45 jack clicks into place when you insert it properly.
Supported Signaling andMedia Ports (4 OB 10 GigE Ports & 1 Quad GigE NIC)
- For configurations
with four onboard 10 GigE ports and two Quad GigE NICs, the signaling and media
ports include
s1p1,
s0p1, s1p0, s0p0, s1p3, s0p3, s1p2
and
s0p2 as shown in the
following illustration. The release tab on the RJ-45 jack clicks into place
when you insert it properly.
Supported Signaling and Media Ports (4 OB 10 GigE Ports & 2 Quad GigE NICs)
- For configurations
with no Quad GigE NICs, two onboard Ethernet ports are available for use as
signaling and media ports as shown in the following illustration.
