Installation and Troubleshooting
10
Note
Electrostatic Discharge Precautions.
Static electricity can
damage electronic components of a computer or optional equipment.
To prevent electrostatic damage, observe the following precautions:
Avoid hand contact by transporting and storing products in static-safe
containers. Keep electro-sensitive parts in their containers until they
arrive at a static-free work place. Place parts on a grounded surface
before removing them from their containers. Avoid touching pins,
leads, or circuitry and always be properly grounded when touching a
static-sensitive component or assembly.
Cable Specifications and Requirements
Table 2 provides an overview of IEEE 802.3 and 802.3u cabling specifications
for 10Base-T and 100Base-TX network configurations using twisted-pair cable.
Table 2:
IEEE 802.3 and 802.3u Cabling Specifications
10Base-T
100Base-TX
Media
Unshielded/Shielded
Twisted Pair Category 3, 4,
or 5
Unshielded/Shielded
Twisted Pair Category 5
only
Topology
Star, Tree
Star, Tree
External Devices
Network Adapter Card
Repeater
Network Adapter Card
Repeater
Maximum Segment Length
100 meters (328 feet)
100 meters (328 feet)
