CONNECTIVITY RULES
Table 4-3 Maximum 1000BASE-LX Gigabit Ethernet Cable Length
Fiber Size | Fiber | Maximum Cable | Connector |
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9/125 micron | N/A | 2 m - 10 km | LC |
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Table 4-4 Maximum 1000BASE-ZX Gigabit Ethernet Cable Length
Fiber Size | Fiber | Maximum Cable | Connector |
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9/125 micron | N/A | 70* - 100 km | LC |
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*For link spans exceeding 70 km, you may need to use premium single mode fiber or dispersion shifted single mode fiber
100 Mbps Fast Ethernet Cable Lengths
Table 4-5 Maximum Fast Ethernet Cable Length
Type | Cable Type | Max. Cable Length | Connector |
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Category 5 or better | 100 m (328 ft) | ||
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10 Mbps Ethernet Cable Lengths
Table 4-6 Maximum Ethernet Cable Length
Type | Cable Type | Maximum Length | Connector |
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Categories 3, 4, 5 or | 100 m (328 ft) | ||
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