Solved: Connecting Cisco Switches (Basic Question)

muca · ‎01-31-2007

Hi,

If I want to connect 2 2950 switches I use a twisted-pair cross-over cable, right?

But if I want to connect 2 2950 T through 1000 uplink ports what kind of cable do I use? Cross or straight-through cable?

Thanks

adnan.zafar · ‎01-31-2007

Hi

When u connect any Cisco Switche to each other you mus use cross cables so whatever it C2950-24 or C2950-24T they will connect to each other with Cross cables

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devang_etcom · ‎01-31-2007

yes to connect two switches you need cross cable....

you can also use the straight cable to connect the two switches but for that they should support the "AUTO MDIX"

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/switches/ps5528/products_installation_guide_chapter09186a00807b5a39.html

regards

Devang

devang_etcom · ‎01-31-2007

here is the link which include the cable specifications also...

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/switches/ps628/products_installation_guide_chapter09186a00801cd6d3.html#40332

rate the post if it helps

regards

Devang

adnan.zafar · ‎01-31-2007

Hi

When u connect any Cisco Switche to each other you mus use cross cables so whatever it C2950-24 or C2950-24T they will connect to each other with Cross cables

pramod.prasad · ‎02-01-2007

hi,

To connect two switches you need cross cable