Network cable requirements – Dell PowerVault 775N (Rackmount NAS Appliance) User Manual
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The RAC provides alerts if a problem is detected and may prevent a system crash. By communicating with the system's ESM,
the RAC reports warnings or errors related to voltages, temperatures, and fan speeds.
See "
" for information on cable, connector, and network requirements.
Network Cable Requirements
Your system's RJ45 NIC and remote access Ethernet 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 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, and 1000BASE-T networks.
NOTICE:
To avoid line interference, voice and data lines must be in separate sheaths.
Use Category 5 or greater cabling and connectors.
Category 5e cabling is recommended for gigabit performance.
Run no more than 328 ft (100 m) of cable from a system to a hub.
Guidelines for network operation can be found in "Systems Considerations of Multi-Segment Networks" in the IEEE
802.3 standard.
shows the link and activity LEDs on the NIC and RAC connectors.
Figure B-8. NIC and RAC Connector LEDs