3Com 5108M-TP manual Twisted Pair Connectors and Cables

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Cable propagation velocity: >.585c

Host Interface: 3Com ONline System Concentrator bus interface standard

Installation Attachment: Two thumbscrews on the mounting bracket

Twisted Pair Connectors and Cables

There are many types of cables and connectors that you can use to link your 10BASE-T Module to your network. These cables and connectors are explained in the following sections. Use this information to ensure that the cables and connecting hardware meet requirements. For proper operation, use only approved cables when you install all equipment. This section is divided into the following parts:

Twisted Pair Connectors

Twisted Pair Cables

Twisted Pair Connectors

The IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T standard for pin-outs must be used. The following cable standard must be used. 10BASE-T uses 2 pairs of wire: pins 1 & 2 and pins 3 & 6. If the pairs are not configured this way, the connection will not work properly. Datagrade cable should have the following pin pairings:

pins 4 and 5 are pair 1

pins 3 and 6 are pair 2

pins 1 and 2 are pair 3

pins 7 and 8 are pair 4

Specifications A - 3

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Contents ONline Ethernet 10BASE-T Module User’s Guide Ii ONline Ethernet 10BASE-T Module User’s Guide ONline Ethernet 10BASE-T Module User’s Guide Iv ONline Ethernet 10BASE-T Module User’s Guide Contents Installing and Operating the Module Figures Viii ONline Ethernet 10BASE-T Module User’s Guide Tables Page Audience How to Use This GuideStructure of This Guide Convention Indicates Example Document ConventionsUsr/snm/agents Related Documents Reference Documents 3Com DocumentsPage ONline Ethernet 10BASE-T Module IntroductionIndicators BASE-T Module Faceplate and ONline System Concentrator Interpretation of the 10BASE-T Module LEDs Dip SwitchesLED Name Color State Indicates Dip Switch SW1 Port Status Dip Switch SW1 Settings and Interpretations Dip Switch SW3 Crossover Mode, Channel Select, SquelchSquelch Mode Switch Dip Switch SW3 Settings for Switches 1Switch Function Factory Switch Setting Default Off Crossover Mode SwitchChannel Select Switch Settings Switch Channel Selection Dip Switch SW3 Settings and Interpretations for Switches 2Dip Switch SW6 Settings and Interpretations Related FeaturesEnable Channel Check Codes LED State Channel ConfigurationPage Designing and ExpandingtheNetwork Basic Network Rules Understanding the General RulesRule Definition Recommendations/Notes Seven Basic Network RulesCertain LAN devices Seven Basic Network Rules LAN Product Equivalent Distances LAN EquivalenceLAN Product Equivalent Distance meters Fiber Backbone, Twisted Pair To-The-Desk Fiber Backbone, Twisted Pair To-The-Desk Example Sample Configuration Distance Calculation Unshielded Twisted Pair High Squelch Low Squelch Maximum Link Distance on Twisted PairShielded Twisted Pair High Squelch Low Squelch IBM Type Unshielded Twisted Pair Network Twisted Pair Backbone, Twisted Pair To-The-DeskRedundant Links Redundant Twisted Pair ConfigurationPage Patch Panels Precautionary Procedures Installing and Operating the ModuleInstallation Procedures Unpacking ProceduresInstalling a 10BASE-T Module BASE-T Module Cable Connection Troubleshooting TroubleshootingTroubleshooting With the Port Status LEDs Troubleshooting With the Status LEDsTroubleshooting With the Port Status LEDs Troubleshooting With the Port Status LEDs LED Name Troubleshooting With the Activity LEDsTroubleshooting With the Port Activity LEDs Possible Problem Troubleshooting State SolutionsTechnical Assistance Electrical Specifications ONline Ethernet 10BASE-T Module SpecificationsMechanical Specifications Environmental SpecificationsGeneral Specifications Twisted Pair Connectors Twisted Pair Connectors and CablesTwisted Pair Cables Figure A-1. RJ45 Connector Pin-outsConnecting Twisted Pair Cables Page On-line Technical Support Technical SupportEmail Technical Support Support from Your Network SupplierWorld Wide Web Site Support from 3Com Returning Products for Repair Accessing the 3Com MIB3Com Technical Publications Page Index MIB, B-4