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Appetiser
Aspirant
Apr 18, 2024

GS110MX 10Gb port how to use?

Hi, I am thinking of buying a GS110MX switch, but do not understand the datasheet. It states the two 10Gb ports are uplink ports.   I have two PCs with 10Gb network cards, I am looking to connect ...
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schumaku
Guru - Experienced User
Apr 18, 2024

There is nothing "special" when it comes to the two 10 GbE ports on the GS110MX (or the similar SX10 aka. GS810EMX in the default config). Except of the possible link speed of course.

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Appetiser
Aspirant
Apr 18, 2024

Many thanks so I can plug in my two PCs with 10Gb LAN ports into the two 10GB ports on the switch using Cat 6 LAN cables and they will transfer network data between each other at the 10Gb speed?

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    FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User
    May 01, 2024

    Yes.

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