Network cable requirements – Dell PowerEdge 6650 User Manual
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utilization of host resources, freeing more of the system resources for other applications. It supports 10 Base-T, 100 Base-T, and 1000 Base-T Ethernet
standards.
Network Cable Requirements
Your system's RJ45 NIC connectors are designed for attaching a UTP Ethernet cable equipped with standard RJ45-compatible plugs. Press one end of the UTP
cable into the NIC connector until the plug snaps securely into place. Connect the other end of the cable to an RJ45 jack wall plate or to an RJ45 port on a UTP
concentrator or hub, depending on your network configuration. Observe the following cabling restrictions for 10 Base-T, 100 Base-TX, and 1000 Base-T
networks.
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Use Category 5 or greater wiring and connectors.
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The maximum cable run length (from a system to a hub) is 328 ft (100 m).
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You can find guidelines for the operation of a network in "Systems Considerations of Multi-Segment Networks" in the IEEE 802.3 standard.
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NOTICE:
To avoid line interference, voice and data lines must be in separate sheaths.