SMC Networks 8708L2, Installation Manual

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C
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L
ABELING AND
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ONNECTION
R
ECORDS
4-7
100 Mbps Fast Ethernet Collision Domain
10 Mbps Ethernet Collision Domain
Cable Labeling and Connection Records
When planning a network installation, it is essential to label the opposing
ends of cables and to record where each cable is connected. Doing so will
enable you to easily locate inter-connected devices, isolate faults and
change your topology without need for unnecessary time consumption.
To best manage the physical implementations of your network, follow
these guidelines:
• Clearly label the opposing ends of each cable.
• Using your building’s floor plans, draw a map of the location of all
network-connected equipment. For each piece of equipment, identify the
devices to which it is connected.
• Note the length of each cable and the maximum cable length supported
by the switch ports.
• For ease of understanding, use a location-based key when assigning
prefixes to your cable labeling.
Table 4-4 Maximum Fast Ethernet Cable Length
Type Cable Type Max. Cable Length Connector
100BASE-TX Category 5 or better
100-ohm UTP or STP
100 m (328 ft) RJ-45
Table 4-5 Maximum Ethernet Cable Length
Type Cable Type Maximum Cable
Length
Connect
or
10BASE-T Twisted Pair, Category 3
or better 100-ohm UTP
100 m (328 ft) RJ-45