Network cable requirements – Dell PowerEdge 1850 User Manual
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Network Cable Requirements
The NIC supports a UTP Ethernet cable equipped with a standard RJ45-compatible plug.
Observe the following cabling restrictions.
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Use Category 5 or greater wiring and connectors.
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Do not exceed a cable run length (from a workstation to a hub) of 100 m (328 ft).
For detailed guidelines on operation of a network, see "Systems Considerations of Multi-Segment Networks" in the IEEE 802.3 standard.
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NC
N/A No connection
5
NC
N/A No connection
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RD–
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Data in (–)
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NC
N/A No connection
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NC
N/A No connection
NOTE:
Two RJ-45 extension cables are provided with your system for use with network cables with hooded connectors.
NOTICE:
To avoid line interference, voice and data lines must be in separate sheaths.