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Outdoor Cabinet Isolated - Installation Manual
March 2010
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WIRE COLOUR CODING FOR CATEGORY 5 CABLES
This chapter shows you the normal colour coding for category 5 cables (4 pair) based on
the two standards supported by TIA/EIA: the 568A and 568B standard. These standards
apply to the colour code used with a single cable run: BOTH ENDS MUST USE THE
SAME STANDARD. Which standard to use, is a matter of local decision. However, since
they both use the same pin out at the connectors you can mix 568A and 568B cables in
any installation.
Figure 28 Colour Schemes for Wires in Category 5 Ethernet Cabling.