Nortel Networks 2700 manual 1000BASE-T 1000 GT Ethernet interface card

84 Appendix A Technical specifications

Figure 33 1000BASE-T (1000 GT) Ethernet interface card

Select cables for this card as follows. Keep in mind that this card is auto-negotiating and uses the highest possible data rate:

•For 1000BASE-T operation, use Category 5 four-pair Ethernet wiring. The cable must comply with the TIA 568 wiring specification. Nortel recommends a maximum length of 100 meters for the cable segment.

•For 100BASE-TX operation, use Category 5 twisted-pair wiring: one pair each for transmit and receive operations. The cable must comply with the EIA 568 wiring specification. Nortel recommends a maximum length of 100 meters for the cable segment.

•For 10BASE-T operation, use Category 3, 4, or 5 twisted-pair wiring.

The following table provides the pinouts for the 1000BASE-T (1000 GT) Ethernet interface card..

Table 22 1000BASE-T (1000 GT) Ethernet pinouts

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Pin	Description
1	TP0+
2	TP0-
3	TP1+
4	TP2+
5	TP2-
6	TP1-
7	TP3+
8	TP3-

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