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Patch Cables

When installing your equipment, replace old patch panel cables that do not meet Category 5e specifications. As pointed out in the NEXT section, this near end piece of cable is critical for successful operation.

Conclusion

For optimum performance of your 1000BASE-T product, it is important to fully qualify your cable installation and ensure it meets or exceeds ANSI/EIA/TIA-568-A:1995 or ISO/IEC 11801:1995 Category 5 specifications. Install Category 5e cable where possi- ble, including patch panel cables. Minimize transition points, jacket removal, and untwist lengths. Bundling of cables must be properly installed to meet the requirements in ANSI/EIA/TIA-568A-3.

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Contents Stackable Fast Ethernet Switch Trademarks Statement of ConditionsCertificate of the Manufacturer/Importer Voluntary Control Council for Interference Vcci StatementEN 55 022 Declaration of Conformance IiiCustomer Support Internet/World Wide WebContents Technical Specifications InstallationTroubleshooting Connector Pin Assignments Cabling GuidelinesFigures Tables TablesPage Introduction IntroductionDescription Features Unique Features Feature FS517TS Switch FS524S SwitchShared Features Package Contents Page Physical Description Front and Back PanelsFront and Back Panels of the FS517TS Switch Front and Back Panels of the FS524S Switch 10/100 Mbps RJ-45 PortsLED Descriptions Front Panel LEDsAuto Uplink FS517TS Only Front Panel RJ-45 Gigabit Copper Port FS517TS OnlyNormal/Uplink Push Button FS524S Only Model FS517TS Switch FR314 Router EN524 Hub Page Desktop Switching ApplicationsSegment Switching and Bridging from 10 Mbps to 100 Mbps Stacked SwitchingExample of Switched Stacking Applications Page Installation InstallationCharacteristics Requirements Preparing the SiteInstalling the Switch in a Rack Installing the SwitchInstalling the Switch on a Flat Surface Connecting Devices to the Switch Attaching Mounting BracketsConnecting Switches to the Stack’s Backplane Connecting Devices to the SwitchInstallation Cabling Two FS517TS Stacked Switches Checking the Installation Cabling FS517TS and FS524S SwitchesApplying AC Power Page Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ChartTroubleshooting Chart TroubleshootingTo is powered on and operating Additional Troubleshooting Suggestions ConfigurationSwitch Integrity Network Adapter CardsPage Appendix Atechnical Specifications Electrical SpecificationsNetwork Protocol and Standards Compatibility Data RatePhysical Specifications FS524S Switch W 330 mm 13 D 207 mm 8.2 H 43 mmEnvironmental Specifications Electromagnetic EmissionsSafety Agency Approvals Electromagnetic SusceptibilityPerformance Specifications Appendix B Connector PIN Assignments RJ-45 Plug and RJ-45 Connector100 Mbps RJ-45 Plug and RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments Pin Channel DescriptionCabling guidelines Appendix C Cabling GuidelinesFast Ethernet Cable Guidelines Category 5 Cable Table C-1. Electrical Requirements of Category 5 Cable Category 5 Cable SpecificationsTwisted Pair Cables Figure C-1 illustrates straight-through twisted pair cable Patch Panels and Cables Return Loss CablingLength Near End Cross Talk Next Patch Cables ConclusionIndex Environmental Specifications, A-2 Page NETGEAR, Inc