Introduction
HP NC7170 Dual Port PCI-X 1000T Gigabit Server Adapter User Guide
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UTP Category 5 Cable
The NC7170 Gigabit Server Adapter can use existing Category 5 (or better) cable to deliver
Gigabit Ethernet over copper, according to the IEEE 802.3ab specifications. For new
installations, Category 5e cable is recommended. For troubleshooting and other information
about cabling, refer to “UTP Cable Specifications” in Appendix C.
