
Cabling Requirements
Intel Gigabit Adapters
Fiber Optic Cables
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Laser wavelength: 850 nanometer (not visible).
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SC Cable type:
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Multi-mode fiber with 50 micron core diameter; maximum length is 550 meters.
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Multi-mode fiber with 62.5 micron core diameter; maximum length is 275 meters.
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Connector type: SC.
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LC Cable type:
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Multi-mode fiber with 50 micron core diameter; maximum length is 550 meters.
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Multi-mode fiber with 62.5 micron core diameter; maximum length is 275 meters.
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Connector type: LC.
Copper Cables
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1000BASE-T or 100BASE-TX on Category 5 or Category 5e wiring, twisted 4-pair copper:
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Make sure you use Category 5 cabling that complies with the TIA-568 wiring specification. For
more information on this specification, see the Telecommunications Industry Association's web
site:
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Maximum Length is 100 meters.
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Category 3 wiring supports only 10 Mbps.
NOTE:
To insure compliance with CISPR 24 and the EU’s EN55024, devices based on the 82576
controller should be used only with CAT 5E shielded cables that are properly terminated according
to the recommendations in EN50174-2.
Intel 10 Gigabit Adapters
Fiber Optic Cables
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Laser wavelength: 850 nanometer (not visible).
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SC Cable type:
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Multi-mode fiber with 50 micron core diameter; maximum length is 550 meters.
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Multi-mode fiber with 62.5 micron core diameter; maximum length is 275 meters.
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Connector type: SC.
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LC Cable type:
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Multi-mode fiber with 50 micron core diameter; maximum length is 550 meters.
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Multi-mode fiber with 62.5 micron core diameter; maximum length is 275 meters.
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Connector type: LC.
Copper Cables
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Maximum lengths for Intel® 10 Gigabit Server Adapters and Connections that use 10GBASE-T on Cat-
egory 6, Category 6a, or Category 7 wiring, twisted 4-pair copper:
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Maximum length for Category 6 is 55 meters.
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Maximum length for Category 6a is 100 meters.
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Maximum length for Category 7 is 100 meters.
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