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