- Written by Munisha Rani
- Posted on 6月 5, 2023
- Updated on 6月 16, 2023
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MDI/MDI-X refer to the pin layout of BASE-T ports on various networking devices. Historically, servers, workstations etc. use MDI pin layout while switches generally have MDI-X pin layout. MDI is part of the media attachment unit that provides the physical and electrical connection to the cabling medium when linking two endpoint devices.