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RJ-45 Pin Specification

When connecting the HP ProLiant BL e-class C-GbE Interconnect Switch to a switch, bridge,

or hub, a Category 5 Ethernet cable is necessary. Review these products for matching cable

pin assignments.

Figure J-1 displays the standard RJ-45 receptacle/connector. Table J-1 provides the pin

assignments for the switch-to-network adapter card connection, and for the Category 5

Ethernet cable for a switch-to-switch, –hub, or –bridge connection.

Figure J-1: Standard RJ-45 receptacle/connector

Table J-1: RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments

Contact Media Direct Interface

Signal for 10/100

Media Direct Interface

Signal for 1000T

1 Tx + (transmit) BI_DA+

2 Tx – (transmit) BI_DA-

3 Rx + (receive) BI_DB+

4 Not used BI_DC+

5 Not used BI_DC-

6 Rx – (receive) BI_DB-

7 Not used BI_DD+

8 Not used BI_DD-

HP ProLiant BL e-Class C-GbE Interconnect Switch User Guide J-1

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