3Com TokenLink VelocityTM XL PCI Network Interface Card manual Cable Requirements

A-4APPENDIX A: SPECIFICATIONS

4 Mbps	4
16 Mbps
	16

Data

8

7

6TX

5RX

4RX

3TX

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Figure A-2RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments

Cable Requirements

The 3C359 NIC supports industry-standard token ring cabling that meets IEEE 802.5 specifications.

Connect shielded twisted-pair (STP) cables (type 1 or 6) to the 3C359 NIC’s DB-9 connector (Figure A-1).

Connect unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cables (category 3, 4, or 5) to the 3C359 NIC’s RJ-45 connector (Figure A-2).