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ES3000 User Guide
B-2
B.1.2 Termination Method
To minimize cross-talk noise, maintain the twist ratio of the cable up to the point of termination; verify
untwist at any RJ-45 plug or patch panel does not exceed 0.5 inch (1.5 cm).
B.2 Category 5 Cable
Category 5 distributed cable that meets ANSI/EIA/TIA-568-A building wiring standards can be a
maximum of 328 feet (ft) or 100 meters (m) in length, divided as follows:
• 20 ft (6 m) between the hub and the patch panel (if used)
• 295 ft (90 m) from the wiring closet to the wall outlet
• 10 ft (3 m) from the wall outlet to the desktop device
The patch panel and other connecting hardware is required to meet the requirements for 100 Mbps
operation (Category 5). Only 0.5 inch (1.5 cm) of untwist in the wire pair is allowed at any termination
point.
B.2.1 Category 5 Cable Specifications
Ensure the fiber cable is crossed over to guarantee link.
B.3 Twisted Pair Cables
For two devices to communicate, the transmitter of each device is required to be connected to the
receiver of the other device. The crossover function is usually implemented internally as part of the
circuitry in the device. Computers and workstation adapter cards are usually media-dependent
interface ports, called MDI or uplink ports. Most repeaters and switch ports are configured as media-
dependent interfaces with built-in crossover ports, called MDI-X or normal ports. Auto Uplink
Specifications Category 5 Cable Requirements
Number of pairs Four
Impedance 100 ? ± 15%
Mutual capacitance at 1 KHz =5.6 nF per 100 m
Maximum attenuation (dB per 100 m, at 20° C) at 4 MHz: 8.2at 31 MHz: 11.7at 100 MHz: 22.0
NEXT loss (dB minimum) at 16 MHz: 44at 31 MHz: 39at 100 MHz: 32