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Network cable requirements, Copper, Fiber – Cabletron Systems ELS100-24TXG User Manual

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Installation 19

Memory

Memory tests on the CPU RAM are performed after the serial port
test. No results are displayed on the console.

After these two tests are performed, the operational software of the switch
is loaded. A series of more extensive diagnostic tests are then conducted
during which the Test LED remains lit. The results of the tests are
displayed on the terminal. If all tests pass, the Test LED turns off. When
all tests are complete, the system is functional and the user interface is
ready to receive commands at the console.

Network Cable Requirements

Copper

Table 2-1 specifies the cable types and length constraints for the various
copper interfaces on the ELS100-24TXG.

Table 2-1. Copper Cable Specifications

Fiber

Table 2-2 specifies the fiber types, bandwidth requirements, and length
constraints for the various Gigabit Ethernet fiber interfaces on the
ELS100-24TXG. The type of GBIC module installed determines the
interface type. The GBIC, along with the type of fiber installed, determines
the distance support.

Table 2-2. Gigabit Ethernet Fiber Specifications

Interface Type

Cable Requirement

Maximum Length

10Base-T

Category 3 or 5 Unshielded Twisted
Pair (UTP)

100m (328 ft.)

100Base-TX

Category 5 UTP

100m (328 ft.)

1000Base-CX

150 ohm, shielded balanced

25m (82 ft.)

Interface
Type

Fiber Type

Fiber
Diameter
(microns)

Modal
Bandwidth
(MHz * km)

Maximum
Length (m)

1000Base-SX

multi-mode

62.5

160

220

multi-mode

62.5

200

275

multi-mode

50

400

500

multi-mode

50

500

550

1000Base-LX

multi-mode

62.5

500

550

multi-mode

50

400

550

multi-mode

50

500

550

single-mode

9

N/A

5000