PM7300-T0 User’s Guide
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Introducing the PM7300-T0
1.1 Overview
The PM7300-T0 is a PON (Passive Optical Network) modem with one 10 Gbps Multi-Gigabit Ethernet LAN
port.
1.1.1 Multi-Gigabit Ethernet
The Multi-Gigabit Ethernet port on the PM7300-T0 supports a maximum connection speed of 10 Gbps,
dependent on cable type and length. Devices can also connect to the Multi-Gigabit Ethernet port at
the following speeds: 100 Mbps, 1 Gbps, 2.5 Gbps, 5 Gbps and 10 Gbps.
The following table lists the maximum transmission speeds and allow distances for different Ethernet
cable types.
Figure 1
Overview
1.2 Ways to Manage the PM7300-T0
Use any of the following methods to manage the PM7300-T0.
• Web Configurator. This is recommended for management of the PM7300-T0 using a (supported) web
browser.
Table 1 Ethernet Cable Types
CABLE
TRANSMISSION SPEED MAXIMUM DISTANCE
BANDWIDTH CAPACITY
Category 5
100 Mbps
100 m
100 MHz
Category 5e
1 Gbps / 2.5 Gbps / 5 Gbps
100 m
100 MHz
Category 6
5 Gbps / 10 Gbps
50 m
250 MHz
Category 6a
10 Gbps
100 m
500 MHz
Category 7
10 Gbps
100 m
650 MHz
