Endace DAG 5.2X, User Manual

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Line Types
It is important that you understand the physical characteristics of the network to which you
want to connect. If your configuration settings do not match your network, the DAG 7.5G4
card will not function as expected.
There are various Ethernet line speeds and corresponding protocols which are identified
using the IEEE naming convention. Each line speed has a set of requirements associated with
it relating to the type of cable, maximum allowable distance, etc.
Note: If you are unsure about which of the options listed below to apply to your network,
please contact your Network Administrator for further information.
Supported Line Types
The line characteristics supported by the DAG 7.5G4 card are described below.
Type Description
10Base-T 10 Mbps over two pairs of twisted telephone cable.
100Base-TX 100 Mbps over two pairs of shielded or unshielded twisted Cat 5 copper
cable.
1000Base-T 1000Mbps over four pairs of balanced Cat5 or Cat6 copper cable.
1000Base-LX 1000Mbps over single mode or multi mode fiber optic cable with long
wavelength laser driver (1310nm)
1000Base-SX 1000Mbps over single mode or multi mode fiber optic cable with short
wavelength laser driver (850nm)
Note: For more detailed information regarding Ethernet line types and speeds, please refer
to IEEE Standard 802.3 available from the IEEE website at http://www.ieee.org .