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SysKonnect SK-98xx V2.0 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
3 Connection of the Network Adapter
The physical connection of the network adapter to the network is described in this chapter.
General instructions for driver installation are given in chapter 4 "Installation of the Driver
Software".
Transmission Distances
Depending on the physical media (cable) different distances can be reached for transmission
with the Gigabit Ethernet adapter:
Connection to the Network
Observe the safety instructions given on page 11. When hot plugging, additionally observe
the safety instructions of the system provider!
The connection procedure of network adapters in Hot Plug systems may differ from the fol-
lowing. For Hot Plug systems read the corresponding documentation.
In order to connect the adapter to the data network, proceed as follows:
1. If necessary, configure the port on the switch to which the network adapter is to be con-
nected (also see the switch manual).
2. If possible, disconnect the switch and the computer from the power supply.
3. Remove the protective plug (if available) from the switch port, which is to be used.
4. At one end of the cable connect the SC duplex or RJ-45 connector to the port on the
switch.
5. Remove the protective plug (if available) from the port on the network adapter (fiber-optic
types only).
6. At the other end of the cable connect the connector to the port on the network adapter.
The port type (e.g. 1000Base-SX) on the network adapter and that on the switch must be
identical.
Adapter Type Physical Media Maximum Dis-
tance
1000Base-SX
(850 nm)
1000Base-SX 50.0 mm multimode fiber-optic 550 m
1000Base-SX 62.5 mm multimode fiber-optic 275 m
10/100/
1000Base-T
Category 5 unshielded twisted pair 100 m