Installation Guide
Raven 3104 Category Cabling Guidelines
The USB 3-2-1 Raven 3104 requires a minimum grade of Category 6a cabling to be used in order to reach
100m (328 ft) of extension distance.
The total distance of 100m also includes the length of the patch cable should one be required. Up
to 10m of patch cable can be used, although the remaining 90m distance must consist of solid core
premise cabling.
Furthermore, depending upon specific application requirements, it is recommended that installers keep
in mind how they intend to pull/route the link cable and whether to use Shielded or Foiled cable where
appropriate.
When installing this product, it is appropriate to use Unshielded (UTP) cabling if the cable run installation
meets the following requirements:
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The cable is
not
bundled with other cables
•
The cable is
run
loosely
with other Category cables
•
The cable is
not
placed close to sources of interference such as power lines and radios
•
The cable is
not
looped or coiled
When installing this product, Foiled (FTP) or Shielded (STP) cabling must be used if the cable run installation
requires the following cable run installation :
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The cable is bundled with other cables
•
The cable is run tight against other Category cables
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The cable is placed near sources of interference like power lines and radios
•
The cable is looped or coiled
For best performance install the Raven 3104 using Shielded or Foiled CAT 6a/7 cable.
Requirements for Installing the USB 3-2-1 Raven 3104 System
To complete the installation, you will also require the following items that are not included with this system:
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USB compatible computer (host computer) with a USB compliant operating system
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USB compatible device(s)
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CAT 6a/7 Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cable with two RJ45 connectors (if using surface cabling), or
CAT 6a/7 cabling with two information outlets and two CAT 6a/7 patch cords with RJ45 connectors
(if using premise cabling), ensuring the total cable length does not exceed 100m.
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