Brocade 6910 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide - Manual (Page 26)

10 Brocade 6910 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide
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Ethernet Cabling
Ethernet Cabling
To ensure proper operation when installing the switch 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 5, 5e or 6 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 9 RJ-45 CONNECTIONS
1. RJ-45 Connector
Equipment Checklist
After unpacking this switch, check the contents to be sure you have received all the components.
Then, before beginning the installation, be sure you have all other necessary installation
equipment.
Package Contents
• Brocade Brocade 6910 Ethernet Access Switch switch
• Four adhesive foot pads
• Bracket Mounting Kit containing two brackets and eight screws for attaching the brackets to
the switch
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