REQUIREMENTS/SPECIFICATIONS
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CHAPTER 2
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS/
SPECIFICATIONS
Before you attempt to install Cabletron Systems' token ring products,
review the installation requirements and operating specifications
outlined in this chapter. The conditions, guidelines and requirements
described in this chapter must be met to obtain satisfactory
performance from this equipment. The reliability of the network is
determined by the quality of the connections, the length of the cables
and other conditions of the installation.
2.1 NETWORK REQUIREMENTS
The following subsections summarize the network requirements to
operate this equipment.
2.1.1 Cable Types
The TRMIM-10R supports IBM shielded twisted pair cable Types 1,
2, 6, and 9 for Lobe and Trunk cabling. Table 2-1 lists all of the IBM
cable types for reference, but the TRMIM-10R supports Types 1, 2, 6,
and 9 only.
Table 2-1. IBM Cable Types
Type 1
Two shielded twisted pairs (STP) of 22 AWG solid wire
for data. Used for the longest cable runs within the
walls of buildings.
Type 2
Similar to Type 1 data cable, but having four additional
unshielded twisted pairs of 24 AWG solid wire. These
are carried outside of the shield casing and are typically
used for voice communication. Frequently used to wire
cable runs within the walls of buildings.
