Cables to Go 1000TA/TPC user manual System Requirements, Bracket/LED Information

1.3System Requirements

•Macintosh Platforms (1000TA Only): PCI-based PowerPC with 32MB RAM running Mac OS 9 or better. Minimum configuration for Gigabit Ethernet Networks: G3 with 64MB RAM running Mac OS 9 or better.

•PC Requirements: (1000TA/TPC): Pentium 133 with 32MB RAM; Recommended minimum requirements for running Gigabit Ethernet: Pentium III with 64MB RAM or better. Windows 98 or later or Linux (Kernel 2.2.16 or greater recommended) required.

1.4Bracket/LED Information

The faceplate of the GigaNIX has an RJ-45 connector that supports the connection of Category 5 or 5E copper cabling and three LEDs, as shown in the diagram below. There are 3 LEDs on the faceplate. Each LED is for a port speed option: 10 Mbps (Ethernet), 100 Mbps (Fast Ethernet), and 1000 Mbps (Gigabit Ethernet). All ports function in the same manner as shown in the Table below:

1.4.1	GigaNIX LED Activity
		Speed	Link	Activity
A.		10 Mbps	LED glows solid green	LED blinks slowly during
			when link is detected	activity (transmit or receive)
B.		100 Mbps	LED glows solid green	LED blinks slowly during
			when link is detected	activity (transmit or receive)
C.		1000 Mbps	LED glows solid green	LED blinks slowly during
			when link is detected	activity (transmit or receive)

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