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28CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE SWITCH
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3Com recommends that you use Category 5 twisted pair cable — the maximum segment length for this type of cable is 100 m (328 ft).
CAUTION: If you want to install the Switch using a Category 5E or Category 6 cable, 3Com recommends that you briefly connect the cable to a grounded port before connecting network equipment. If you do not, the cables Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) may damage the Switch's port.
You can create a grounded port by connecting all wires at one end of a UTP cable to an earth ground point, and the other end to a female
Table 7 Cables required to connect the Switch 4200 Family to other devices if
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Switch to Switch (MDIX to MDIX)
Switch to Hub (MDIX to MDIX)
Switch to PC (NIC) (MDIX to MDI)
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Choosing the Correct Choose from the following cable options:
Fiber Cables
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For detailed information on fiber cable specifications, refer to the SuperStack 3 Implementation Guide that accompanies your Switch.