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INTRODUCTION
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FDSE Cabling
FDSE will run on existing category 3 and category 4 UTP cabling.
There is no need to change cable media to upgrade to FDSE
technology.
However, for new wiring plant designs, category 5 cabling will
allow upgrading to 100 Mbps Ethernet operation in the future.
Category 5 UTP cable is specified for desktop wiring distances up
to 100 meters and data rates up to 100Mbps.
Two Technical System Bulletins (TSB) were issued by EIA/TIA
after ANSI EIA/TIA 586.
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TSB-36 classifies UTP cables into categories 3, 4, and 5, and
provides characteristic and performance values at particular
data rates.
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TSB-40 classifies connector hardware (punch-down blocks,
patch panels, wall jacks, etc.) into categories 3, 4, and 5, and
also provides characteristic and performance values at
particular data rates.
Anyone considering installing a new cable plant should consult all
three documents. They are available through your local EIA
publications office - call 1-800-854-7179.
Cabletron Systems is committed to delivering FDSE products in
strict conformance with industry standards and Cabletron’s
Integrated Network Architecture (INA).
