LevelOne IES-2881, User Manual

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User Manual Page 18
Connecting to Your Network
Cable Type & Length
It is necessary to follow the cable specifications below when connecting the switch to your
network. Use appropriate cables that meet your speed and cabling requirements.
Cable Specifications
Speed Connector Port Speed
Half/Full Duplex Cable Max. Distance
10Base-T RJ-45 10/20 Mbps 2-pair UTP/STP Cat. 3, 4, 5 100 m
100Base-TX RJ-45 100/200 Mbps 2-pair UTP/STP Cat. 5 100 m
1000Base-T RJ-45 2000 Mbps 4-pair UTP/STP Cat. 5 100 m
100Base-FX ST, SC 200 Mbps 2 km
100Base-FX ST, SC 200 Mbps 20, 40, 75, 100 km
100Base-BX SC 200 Mbps 2, 5 km
100Base-BX SC 200 Mbps 20, 40 km
1000Base-SX SC 2000 Mbps MMF (62.5 220 m, 2 km
1000Base-SX SC 2000 Mbps 550 m
1000Base-LX SC 2000 Mbps 10, 20, 50 km
1000Base-BX SC 2000 Mbps 20, 40 km
SFP
1000Base-SX Duplex LC 2000 Mbps 550 m, 2 km
1000Base-LX Duplex LC 2000 Mbps 10, 40, 60 km
1000Base-BX Duplex LC 2000 Mbps 70 km
Cabling
Step 1: First, ensure the power of the switch and end devices are turned off.
<Note> Always ensure that the power is off before any installation.
Step 2: Prepare cable with corresponding connectors for each type of port in use.
Step 3: Consult Cable Specifications Table on previous page for cabling requirements
based on connectors and speed.
Step 4: Connect one end of the cable to the switch and the other end to a desired device.
Step 5: Once the connections between two end devices are made successfully, turn on the
power and the switch is operational.
Note: IES-2881 packs with 24 100Base SFP slots + 4 Gigabit Combo SFP slots. Contact us for
more options in details