Network cable requirements – Compaq SW3324 User Manual

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Network Cable Requirements

Table 2-1 outlines specifications for copper cable.

Table 2-1

Copper Cable Specifications

Interface Type

Cable Requirements

Maximum Length

10Base-T

Category 3 or 5 Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP)

100m (328 ft.)

100Base-Tx*

Category 5 UTP

100m (328 ft.)

*For connections to hubs or other switches, a crossover cable may be necessary. Refer to

MDI/MDI-X “Crossover Cable Wiring” section in Appendix A, “Technical Specifications”.

Table 2-2 outlines specifications for fiber cable.

Table 2-2

Fiber Cable Specifications

Interface Type

Fiber Type

Fiber Diameter

(microns)

Modal Bandwidth

(MHz*km)

Maximum

Length (m)

100Base-FX

Multimode

62.5

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