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Chapter 3: Installation
3.3 Connecting to Your Network
3.3.1 Cable Type and Length
Follow the cable specifications below when connecting the switch to your network. Use appropriate cables that meet your speed
and cabling requirements.
Table 3-2. Cable specifications.
Speed Connector Port Speed
(Half/Full Duplex)
Cable Maximum Distance
10BASE-T RJ-45 10/20 Mbps 2-pair UTP/STP CAT3, 4, 5 328 feet (100 m)
100BASE-TX RJ-45 100/200 Mbps 2-pair UTP/STP CAT5 328 feet (100 m)
1000BASE-T RJ-45 2000 Mbps 4-pair UTP/STP CAT5 328 feet (100 m)
100BASE-FX ST, SC 200 Mbps 62.5-µm multimode fiber 2 km
100BASE-FX ST, SC 200 Mbps 10-µm single-mode fiber 20, 40 km
100BASE-BX SC 200 Mbps 62.5-µm multimode fiber 2 km
100BASE-BX SC 200 Mbps 10-µm single-mode fiber 20, 40 km
1000BASE-SX SC 2000 Mbps 62.5-µm multimode fiber 220 m, 2 km
1000BASE-SX SC 2000 Mbps 50-µm multimode fiber 550 m
1000BASE-LX SC 2000 Mbps 10–µm single-mode fiber 10, 20, 50 km
1000BASE-LX SC 2000 Mbps 10–µm single-mode fiber 20, 40 km
SFP
1000BASE-SX Duplex LC 2000 Mbps 62.5-µm multimode fiber 550 m, 2 km
1000BASE-LX Duplex LC 2000 Mbps 9–µm single-mode fiber 10, 40, 60 km
1000BASE-BX Duplex LC 2000 Mbps 9–µm single-mode fiber 70 km
3.3.2 Cabling
Step 1: First, ensure the power of the switch and end devices are turned off.
NOTE: Always ensure that the power is off before any installation.
Step 2: Prepare cable with corresponding connectors for each type of port in use.
Step 3: Consult the Cable specifications table (above) for cabling requirements based on connectors and speed.
Step 4: Connect one end of the cable to the switch and the other end to a desired device.
Step 5: Once the connections between two end devices are made successfully, turn on the power and the switch is operational.