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Cables and Connectors
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| This appendix lists cables that have been tested and verified for use with the |
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| HP Switch 208/224. It also includes minimum |
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| wish to use an unlisted cable, you can verify that the cables used in your |
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| installation are correctly wired. Note that each |
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| to follow the minimum |
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| Incorrectly wired cabling is the most common cause of problems for LAN |
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| communications. HP recommends that you work with a qualified LAN cable |
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| installer for assistance with your cabling requirements. |
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Twisted-Pair Cable/Connector Pin-Outs
The
The basic rule is, when connecting
These additional rules apply:
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■For connections to the 10 Mbit/s ports, you can use Category 3, 4, or 5 unshielded
■For connections to the 100 Mbit/s ports, use Category 5 only, as supported by the IEEE 802.3u Type
Cables and Connectors