INT Ports, Adapters, Converters and Connectors Identification (WIP)

For Cisco 1.2.10 and 1.2.1.3

24-pin slotted connector

DVI port

DVI plug

VGA plug

VGA port

DisplayPort plug

DisplayPort port

HDMI plug

HDMI port

Ethernet plug

ethernet port

What does “HDMI” stand for?

High-Definition Multimedia Interface

What does “DVI” stand for?

Digital Visual Interface

What does “VGA” stand for?

Video Graphics Array

What is the maximum length of an Ethernet network cable?

328 feet or 100 meters

What is a network port also known as?

RJ-45/8P8C port

What does “SATA” stand for?

Serial Advanced Technology Attachment

What does “IDE” stand for?

Integrated Drive Electronics

What are the two mot common types of IDE cables?

34-pin cable and 40-pin cable

What are the 34-pin cables used for?

Floppy drives

What are the 40-pin cables used for?

Hard drives and optical drives

What are SATA ports used for?

For connecting optical drives, hard drives and solid-states drives to the motherboard.

What does “USB” stand for?

Universal Serial Bus

What ports allow for hot swapping?

USB and SATA

What does “I/O” stand for?

Input/Output

What does “PS/2” stand for?

Personal System 2

What kind of port is a PS/2?

6-pin mini-DIN female connector

What is an adapter?

A component that physically connects one piece of technology to another. Typically used to connect one component or cable to another with different ends.

What is a converter?

A component that takes one form of technology and translates the signals given to a different technology. Enables a piece of technology to be used like it is a different piece of technology.

What are IDE ports used for?

For connecting disk drives to the mother for older standard interfaces.

What is the maximum amount of devices an IDE interface can support?

2

How many pins does an IDE use?

40

What is an internal USB used for?

For connecting external USB 3 ports from the computer case to the motherboard

How many pins does an internal USB use for external USB 3 connector?

19

How many pins does an internal USB use for an external USB 1.1 and 2 connector?

9

What are 20-pin and 24-pin slotted connectors used for?

For connecting a power supply to a motherboard

How many pins make up the two rows of 24-pin connectors?

12

How many pins make up the two rows of 20-pin connectors?

10

What does it mean when they say connectors are “keyed?”

It means they are designed to be inserted in only one orientation

What is the difference between a SATA and a Molex connector?

SATA are wider and thinner than a Molex

What are Molex connectors used for?

For connecting hard drives, optical drives, and other devices.

What is a Berg connector used for?

For connecting legacy floppy drives

What is the difference between Berg and Molex connectors?

Berg connectors are smaller than Molex connectors

What is a 4-pin to 8-pin auxiliary power connector used for?

For supplying power to the different areas of the motherboard

What are 6/8-pin PCIe power connectors used for?

For supplying power to internal components.

20/24-pin slotted connector

SATA keyed connector

Molex keyed connector

Berg keyed connector

4/8-pin auxiliary power connector

6/8-pin PCIe power connector