Network Cable Requirements
Copper
Table 2.1 specifies the cable types and length constraints for the various copper interfaces on the
Table 2-1. Copper Cable Specifications
Interface Type | Cable Requirement | Maximum Length |
Category 3 or 5 Unshielded Twisted | 100 m (328 ft.) | |
| Pair (UTP) |
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Category 5 UTP | 100 m (328 ft.) | |
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Fiber
Table2.2 specifies the fiber type, bandwidth requirement, and length constraint for the Fast Ethernet fiber interface.
Table 2-2. Fast Ethernet Fiber Specifications
Interface Type | Fiber Type | Fiber Diameter | Maximum Length (m) |
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| (microns) |
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62.5 | 2,000m (6,560 ft.) | ||
connectors) |
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10 | 10 km (6.21 miles) | ||
connectors) |
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Installation 21 |
