IBM 17351GX User Guide - Page 64
Appendix C: UTP cabling, UTP copper cabling, Wiring standards
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50 Local Console Manager Installation and User's Guide Appendix C: UTP cabling The following information is intended to brief you on various aspects of connection media. The performance of a switching system depends on high quality connections. Poor quality or poorly installed or maintained cabling can diminish system performance.This appendix is for information purposes only. Consult with the local code officials or cabling consultants prior to any installation. UTP copper cabling Switching systems utilize unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cabling.The following are basic definitions for the three types of UTP cabling that the appliance supports: • Cat5 UTP (4-pair) high performance cable consists of twisted pair conductors, used primarily for data transmission. The twisting of the pairs gives this cable some immunity from the infiltration of unwanted interference. Cat5 cable is generally used for networks running at 100 or 1000 Mbps. • Cat5E (enhanced) cable has the same characteristics as Cat5, but is manufactured to somewhat more stringent standards. • Cat6 cable is manufactured to tighter requirements than Cat5E cable. Cat6 has higher measured frequency ranges and significantly better performance requirements than Cat5E cable at the same frequencies. Wiring standards There are two supported wiring standards for 8-conductor (4-pair) RJ-45 terminated UTP cable: EIA/TIA 568A and B. These standards apply to installations utilizing Cat5, 5E, and 6 cable specifications. The switching system supports either of these wiring standards. Refer to the following table for details. Table C.1: UTP wiring standards Pin EIA/TIA 568A 1 white/green 2 green 3 white/orange 4 blue 5 white/blue 6 orange 7 white/brown 8 brown EIA/TIA 568B white/orange orange white/green blue white/blue green white/brown brown
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