Compaq SW3323 Network Cable Requirements, Copper Cable Specifications, Fiber Cable Specifications

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Network Cable Requirements

Table 2-1 outlines specifications for copper cable.

Table 2-1

Copper Cable Specifications

Interface Type	Cable Requirements	Maximum Length
10Base-T	Category 3 or 5 Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP)	100m (328 ft.)
100Base-Tx*	Category 5 UTP	100m (328 ft.)

*For connections to hubs or other switches, a crossover cable may be necessary. Refer to MDI/MDI-X “Crossover Cable Wiring” section in Appendix A, “Technical Specifications”.

Table 2-2 outlines specifications for fiber cable.

Table 2-2

Fiber Cable Specifications

Interface Type	Fiber Type	Fiber Diameter	Modal Bandwidth	Maximum
		(microns)	(MHz*km)	Length (m)
100Base-FX	Multimode	62.5		412