Sun Microsystems 280R Server User Manual


 
Appendix A Connector Signal Descriptions 207
TPE Cable-Type Connectivity
You can connect the following types of TPE cables to the TPE connector.
For 10BASE-T applications, unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cable:
Category 3 (UTP-3, voice grade)
Category 4 (UTP-4)
Category 5 (UTP-5, data grade)
For 100BASE-T applications, UTP cable: Category 5 (UTP-5, data grade)
External UTP-5 Cable Lengths
The following list describes the TPE UTP-5 cable applications and maximum
lengths.
Cable type—UPT-5, data grade
Applications—10BASE-T or 100BASE-T
Maximum Length—109 yards (100 meters)