APPENDIX B
CABLES
B.1 TYPES/CONNECTORS
Depending on the type of switch module you are using, you’ll need to use specific cables, as described in the IEEE 802.3u specification, shown in the table below.
Table B-1 Cable Types and Connectors
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| 100 Ohm UTP, |
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22 - 26 AWG | |||
(UTP) | 0.4 - 0.6 mm, | ||
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| 2 pairs |
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Duplex Fiber | 62.5/125 Micron Core | ST | |
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B.2 CABLE SPECIFICATIONS
Table B-2 Twisted-Pair Cable Specifications
Type | Type 5 balanced UTP |
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Number of Pairs | 2 |
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Max. Link Segment Length | 328 ft (100 m) |
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Min. Link Segment Length | 2.0 ft (0.6 m) |
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Max. Number of Attachments | 2 |
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Table B-3 Duplex Fiber Cable Specifications
Type | 62.5/125 micron core multimedia fiber |
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Max. Link Segment Length | 1.24 mi (2.0 Km) |
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Min. Link Segment Length | No minimum size |
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Max. Number of Attachments | 2 |
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