HP J4819A User Manual - Page 26
Prepare the Installation Site, Cabling Infrastructure
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Installing the Switch 5300xl Series Installation Procedures 1. Prepare the Installation Site Installing the Switch 5300xl Series Cabling Infrastructure Ensure the cabling infrastructure meets the necessary network specifications. See the following table for cable types and lengths, and see appendix B, "Switch Ports and Network Cables" on page B-1 for more information: Table 2-1. Summary of Cable Types to Use with the Switch Port Type 10/100/1000Base-T Cable Type Twisted-Pair Cables For either 10, 100 Mbps or 1000 Mbps operation: Category 5 or better, 100-ohm UTP or shielded twisted-pair (STP) balanced cable. For 1000 Mbps (gigabit) operation, Category 5e cabling or better is recommended. Length Limits 100 meters Note: The ProCurve 10/100/1000-T xl Modules and 100/1000-T Transceiver are compatible with the IEEE 802.3ab standard including the "Auto MDI/MDI-X" feature, which allows use either straight-through or crossover twisted-pair cables for connecting to any network devices including end nodes, such as computers, or to other switches, hubs, and routers. Gigabit-SX (on Gigabit-SX-LC mini-GBIC) Gigabit-LX (on Gigabit-LX-LC mini-GBIC) Gigabit-LH (on Gigabit-LH-LC mini-GBIC) Fiber Optic Cables Multimode fiber-optic cables fitted with LC connectors Single-mode fiber-optic cables fitted with LC connectors. The Auto MDI/MDI-X feature only works when the port is in auto-negotiation mode. 220 meters to 550 meters depending on the cable used. See "Fiber-Optic Cables" on page B-3 for more information. • single-mode cable = 10 kilometers • multimode cable = 550 meters The multimode cables specified for the GigabitSX mini-GBIC may also be used, but a modeconditioning patch cord may be needed - See the Installation Guide that came with your module for more information. The same single-mode fiber-optic cables as for • 70 kilometers Gigabit-LX. Note: Gigabit-LH - The transmission distances are dependent on the particular fiber loss and coupling loss involved, among other factors, and can be estimated from the optical loss budget. For distances less than 20km, a 10dB attenuator must be used. For distances between 20km and 40km, a 5dB attenuator must be used. Attenuators can be purchased from most cable vendors. 2-6