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Ethernet cabling, Ethernet cabling -2, Figure 3-1 – SMC Networks SMC TigerCard 10G User Manual

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Ethernet Cabling

To ensure proper operation when installing the switches into a network,
make sure that the current cables are suitable for 10BASE-T,
100BASE-TX or 1000BASE-T operation. Check the following criteria
against the current installation of your network:

◆ Cable type: Unshielded twisted pair (UTP) or shielded twisted pair

(STP) cables with RJ-45 connectors; Category 3 or better for
10BASE-T, Category 5 or better for 100BASE-TX, and Category 5e, 6
or better for 1000BASE-T.

◆ Protection from radio frequency interference emissions

◆ Electrical surge suppression

◆ Separation of electrical wires (switch related or other) and

electromagnetic fields from data based network wiring

◆ Safe connections with no damaged cables, connectors or shields

Figure 3-1 RJ-45 Connections

RJ-45 Connector