HP (Hewlett-Packard) 100BASE-TX Computer Hardware User Manual


 
104 AppendixB
Hardware Reference Information
Cabling Information
Cabling Information
Connectors on LAN adapters adhere to appropriate standards agreed upon by
various standards bodies and are widely available.
Incorrectly wired or installed cabling is the most common cause of
communications problems for local area networks. HP recommends that you
work with a qualified cable installer for assistance in your cabling
requirements.
Cable Lengths
Following are the maximum cable lengths from the switch to each node.
PCI 10/100Base-T
Table B-3 Operating Distances for Various Cable Types — 10/100Base-TX
Cable Description
10/100Base-TX/9000
Operating Distance
Cat 5 or Cat 5E UTP 100 meters