02-10-2010 10:28 AM - edited 03-06-2019 09:39 AM
Hi,
Are there any advantages to still using crossover cables between newer switches which support mdix auto?
Thanks,
Carlos
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02-10-2010 10:30 AM
Yes. If you want to hard code the duplex and speed, you will need to use crossover cable. Hence, hard code duplex and speed will turn off auto MDIX.
HTH,
jerry
02-10-2010 11:51 AM
insomniacgames_nc wrote:
is it best practices to hard code speed and duplex on
switch to switch ports to eliminate potential problems in auto-negotiation?
Thanks,
Carlos
Not necessarily. Gigabit is often best left to auto-negotiate. 10/100 interconnects in the past i have tended to hardcode speed/duplex. But obviously if you are using mdix you can't anyway.
Jon
02-10-2010 10:30 AM
Yes. If you want to hard code the duplex and speed, you will need to use crossover cable. Hence, hard code duplex and speed will turn off auto MDIX.
HTH,
jerry
02-10-2010 11:09 AM
is it best practices to hard code speed and duplex on
switch to switch ports to eliminate potential problems in auto-negotiation?
Thanks,
Carlos
02-10-2010 11:51 AM
insomniacgames_nc wrote:
is it best practices to hard code speed and duplex on
switch to switch ports to eliminate potential problems in auto-negotiation?
Thanks,
Carlos
Not necessarily. Gigabit is often best left to auto-negotiate. 10/100 interconnects in the past i have tended to hardcode speed/duplex. But obviously if you are using mdix you can't anyway.
Jon
02-10-2010 12:46 PM
I personally do not use MDI and use crossover patches anyway since they will work on any switch. I also color code them so it's easier to find problems when a trunk goes down.
I was just curious if MDI is best to stay away from if given the choice.
Thanks
Carlos
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