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Intel
®
NetStructure™ 480T Routing Switch User Guide
Media Types, Distances and
Specifications
Table 1.3 describes the media types and distances (cable lengths) for
the different types of switch ports.
Table 1.3: Media Types and Distances
Type Media
M Hz/Km
Rating
Maximum
Distance
1000BASE-SX 50/125 µm Multimode Fiber
50/125 µm Multimode Fiber
62.5/125 µm Multimode Fiber
62.5/125 µm Multimode Fiber
400
500
160
200
500 Meters
550 Meters
220 Meters
275 Meters
1000BASE-LX 50/125 µm Multimode Fiber
50/125 µm Multimode Fiber
62.5/125 µm Multimode Fiber
10µ Single-mode Fiber
400
500
500
550 Meters
550 Meters
550 Meters
5 Kilometers
1000LH 10µ Single-mode Fiber 70 Kilometers
1000BASE-T
100BASE-TX
10BASE-T
Category 5 and higher UTP Cable
Category 5 and higher UTP Cable
Category 3 and higher UTP Cable
100 Meters
100 Meters
100 Meters