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I
NSTALLING
THE
S
WITCH
3-2
Ethernet Cabling
To ensure proper operation when connecting to the management port,
make sure the current cable is suitable for 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX
operation. Check the following criteria against the current installation of
your network:
• Cable type: Unshielded twisted pair (UTP) or shielded twisted pair (STP)
cables with RJ-45 connectors; Category 3 or better for 10BASE-T, or
Category 5 or better for 100BASE-TX.
• Protection from radio frequency interference emissions
• Electrical surge suppression
• Separation of electrical wires (switch related or other) and
electromagnetic fields from data based network wiring
• Safe connections with no damaged cables, connectors or shields
Figure 3-1 RJ-45 Connections
R
J-45
C
onnector
Summary of Contents for 8708L2
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Page 20: ...FIGURES xvi ...
Page 30: ...ABOUT THE TIGERSWITCH 10G 1 10 ...
Page 36: ...NETWORK PLANNING 2 6 ...
Page 58: ...TROUBLESHOOTING A 4 ...
Page 66: ...SPECIFICATIONS C 4 Warranty Limited Lifetime ...
Page 68: ...ORDERING INFORMATION D 2 ...
Page 74: ...GLOSSARY Glossary 6 ...
Page 78: ...INDEX Index 4 ...
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