switch to switch straight or cross

standard rj45 cables

 

most time straight network cable some switchs can use both

 

You connect traditional switches with crossover cables. You can use straight-through with an uplink port or if you have a smart switch that can use both types of cables.

Since it will be my word against two other smart people, I'll include a link to the holy Cisco: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products...stallation_guide_chapter09186a0080331b76.html

 

I always used straight through cables ,so take for(assumed)granted thats how they where all setup
thanks for info nodsu
the last older microsoft switch I had did have a little switch on the back,I forgot that one

 

it's just another 'option' personally I try to avoid crossovers to simplifiy my inventory
and avoid using the wrong one {helps if you ensure they're different colors}.
It'll drive you nuts until it dawns upon you that you need the 'other one'.