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CHAPTER 1: SPECIFICATIONS
1.1 INTERFACES
1.1.1 RJ-45 (NETWORK)
The communication of the CATx devices requires a 1000BASE-T connection.
The cabling must comply with EIA/TIA-568-B (1000BASE-T) standards with RJ45 connectors at both ends. All four wire pairs are
used in both directions. The cabling is suitable for a full duplex operation. For the cable connection to a source (computer, CPU),
you must use a crossed network cable (cross cable).
1.1.2 RJ-45 (SERIAL)
Communication takes place with a transmission speed of 115.2 KBaud, regardless of the file format. The transmission takes place
with eight data bits and a stop bit, but without a parity bit. Limited hardware handshake (DSR) is possible.
1.1.3 RJ-45 (INTERCONNECT)
Communication between CATx devices requires a 1000BASE-T connection.
Connector wiring must comply with EIA/TIA-568-B (1000BASE-T), with RJ-45 connectors at both ends. All four cable wire pairs
are used.
1.2 INTERCONNECT CABLE
CATX
NOTE: A point-to-point connection is required. Operation with several patch fields is possible. Routing over an active network
component, such as an Ethernet Hub, Router or Matrix, is not allowed.
Avoid routing CATx cables along power cables.
CAUTION: To maintain regulatory EMC compliance, correctly installed shielded CATx cable must be used throughout
the interconnection link.
CAUTION: To maintain regulatory EMC compliance, all CATx cables need to carry ferrites on both cable ends close to the device.
TYPE OF INTERCONNECT CABLE
The Compact KVM Matrix Switch requires interconnect cabling specified for Gigabit Ethernet (1000BASE-T). The use of solid-core
(AWG24), shielded, CAT5e (or better) is recommended.
TABLE 1-1. INTERCONNECT CABLE TYPES
CABLE TYPE
DESCRIPTION
CATx Solid-Core Cable AWG24
Cable S/UTP (CAT5e) cable according to EIA/TIA- 568-B. Four pairs of AWG24 wires.
Connection according to EIA/TIA-568-B (1000BASE-T).
CATx Patch Cable AWG26/8
Cable S/UTP (CAT5e) cable according to EIA/TIA- 568-B. Four pairs of AWG26/8 wires.
Connection according to EIA/TIA-568-B (1000BASE-T).
