Network cable requirements – Dell PowerEdge 1800 User Manual

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Figure B-7.

NIC Connector

Network Cable Requirements

The NIC supports a UTP Ethernet cable equipped with a standard RJ45-compatible plug. Observe
the following cabling restrictions.

NOTICE:

To avoid line interference, voice and data lines must be in separate sheaths.

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Use Category 5 or greater wiring and connectors.

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Do not exceed a cable run length (from a workstation to a hub) of 100 m (328 ft).

For detailed guidelines on operation of a network, see "Systems Considerations of Multi-Segment
Networks" in the IEEE 802.3 standard.

Table B-7.

NIC Connector Pin Assignments

Pin

Signal

I/O

Definition

1

TD+

O

Data out (+)

2

TD–

O

Data out (–)

3

RD+

I

Data in (+)

4

NC

N/A

No connection

5

NC

N/A

No connection

6

RD–

I

Data in (–)

7

NC

N/A

No connection

8

NC

N/A

No connection

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