Hardware Reference Information
Cabling Requirements
Cabling Requirements
Connectors on LAN cards adhere to appropriate standards agreed upon by various standards bodies and are widely available. The
Incorrectly wired or installed cabling is the most common cause of communications problems for local area networks. HP recommends that you work with a qualified cable installer for assistance in your cabling requirements. The following tables summarize cabling requirements:
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62.5 micron MMF |
| 160 (MHz * km) | 2 to 220 meters | |
(multimode fibre) |
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| 200 (MHz * km) | 2 to 275 meters | ||
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50 micron MMF |
| 400 (MHz * km) | 2 to 500 meters | |
(multimode fibre) |
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| 500 (MHz * km) | 2 to 550 meters | ||
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Description |
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Cat 5 or Cat 5E UTP | 100 MHz | Up to 100 meters | |
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Back-to-Back Connection
When running
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