REQUIREMENTS/SPECIFICATIONS
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CHAPTER 2
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS/
SPECIFICATIONS
Before you attempt to install your TRMIM-20R, review the
installation requirements and operating specifications outlined in
this chapter. The conditions, guidelines and requirements described
in this chapter must be met to obtain satisfactory performance from
this equipment.
2.1 NETWORK REQUIREMENTS
Take care in planning and preparing the cabling and connections for
your network. The quality of the connections, the length of cables
and other conditions of the installation are critical factors in
determining the reliability of your network.
NOTE: While the TRMIM-20R supports voice grade UTP cabling,
some applications, where existing telephone voice grade UTP is used,
may be subject to crosstalk, electrical noise, signal attenuation or other
environmental factors that exceed acceptable limits. This could reduce
the maximum cable lengths or, in extreme cases, prevent using the
existing cables. In some cases acceptable performance will be obtained
by reducing the lobe length or rerouting the cable. Where more severe
interference is encountered, the installation of new cabling may be
necessary.
The following sections describe the network requirements for
TRMIM-20R operation, however, the same requirements apply
whenever UTP cabling is used within a passive ring segment.
2.1.1 Cable Types
Trunk Cabling - The TRMIM-20R supports IBM Type 1, 2, 6 and 9
shielded twisted pair cable.