FE Switch Module User Guide Page B-1
APPENDIX B
CABLES
B.1 TYPES/CONNECTORS
Depending on the type of switch module you are using, you’ll need to use
specific cables, as described in the IEEE 802.3u specification, shown in
the table below.
B.2 CABLE SPECIFICATIONS
Table B-1 Cable Types and Connectors
Cable Type Male Connector
Twisted-Pair
(UTP)
100 Ohm UTP,
22 - 26 AWG
0.4 - 0.6 mm,
2 pairs
8-pin RJ45
Duplex Fiber 62.5/125 Micron Core ST
Table B-2 Twisted-Pair Cable Specifications
Type Type 5 balanced UTP
Number of Pairs 2
Max. Link Segment Length 328 ft (100 m)
Min. Link Segment Length 2.0 ft (0.6 m)
Max. Number of Attachments 2
Table B-3 Duplex Fiber Cable Specifications
Type 62.5/125 micron core multimedia fiber
Max. Link Segment Length 1.24 mi (2.0 Km)
Min. Link Segment Length No minimum size
Max. Number of Attachments 2