9033029 Installation 11
Network Cable Requirements
Copper
Table 2-1 specifies the cable types and length constraints for the various
copper interfaces on the ELS100-8TXUF2.
Table 2-1. Copper Cable Specifications
Fiber
Table 2-2 specifies the fiber types, bandwidth requirements, and length
constraints for the Fast Ethernet fiber interface on the ELS100-8TXUF2.
Table 2-2. Fast 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.)
Interface Type Fiber Type Fiber Diameter
(microns)
Maximum Length (m)
100Base-FX multi-mode 62.5/125 2,000m (6,560 ft.)
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