APPENDIX B

CABLES

Specifications

Cable Types and Specifications

Cable

Type

Max. Length

Connector

 

 

 

 

10BASE-T

Cat. 3 or better 100-ohm

100 m (328 ft)

RJ-45

 

UTP

 

 

 

 

 

 

100BASE-TX

Cat. 5 or better 100-ohm

100 m (328 ft)

RJ-45

 

UTP

 

 

 

 

 

 

100BASE-FX

50/125 or 62.5/125 micron

2 km (1.24 miles)

SC or ST

 

core multimode fiber (MMF)

 

 

 

 

 

 

100BASE-FX

9/125 micron core

20 km (12.43 miles)

SC

 

single-mode fiber (SMF)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1000BASE-T

Cat. 5, 5e, or 6 100-ohm UTP

100 m (328 ft)

RJ-45

 

 

 

 

1000BASE-SX

50/125 or 62.5/125 micron

See the following

SC or SC-ST

 

core MMF

table

 

 

 

 

 

1000BASE-LX

9/125 micron SMF

10 km (6.2 miles)

SC

 

 

 

 

1000BASE-SX Fiber Specifications

Fiber Diameter

Fiber Bandwidth

Maximum Cable Length

 

 

 

62.5/125 micron

160 MHz/km

2-220 m (7-722 ft)

MMF

 

 

200 MHz/km

2-275 m (7-902 ft)

 

 

 

 

50/125 micron MMF

400 MHz/km

2-500 m (7-1641 ft)

 

 

 

 

500 MHz/km

2-550 m (7-1805 ft)

 

 

 

Note: If you need to connect to a device with 62.5/125 micron cable that

has ST-type connectors, SMC provides an optional SC-ST Converter (Part Number: 99-012034-091).

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SMC Networks SMC6724AL2 manual Appendix B Cables, Specifications

SMC6724AL2 specifications

The SMC Networks SMC6724AL2 is a high-performance Layer 2 managed switch that has been designed to cater to the needs of growing networks. It offers robust features, reliability, and advanced technologies that make it suitable for small to medium enterprises and advanced network infrastructures.

One of the standout features of the SMC6724AL2 is its 24 Ethernet ports, which provide excellent connectivity options. These ports support 10/100/1000 Mbps speeds, ensuring that devices can communicate efficiently without bottlenecks. Additionally, the switch incorporates four SFP (Small Form-factors Pluggable) slots that offer flexibility for fiber optic connections, enabling long-distance data transmission and further enhancing the network's scalability.

The switch supports advanced Layer 2 features such as VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network), which allows for logical segmentation of networks, improving security and managing broadcast traffic. The powerful traffic management capabilities include Quality of Service (QoS), which prioritizes critical applications and ensures optimal performance for voice and video traffic.

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User-friendly management options are another hallmark of the SMC6724AL2. It offers support for Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), enabling administrators to monitor network status and performance effectively. The device can also be configured through a web-based interface, allowing for easy setup and management without the need for complex command-line operations.

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