Transition Networks
SM24DPB Install Guide
33681 Rev. B
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12
of
24
Ethernet Cabling
To
ensure
proper
operation
when
installing
the
switch
into
a
network,
make
sure
that
the
current
cables
are
suitable
for
100BASE
‐
TX
or
1000BASE
‐
T
operation.
Check
the
following
criteria
against
the
current
installation
of
your
network:
◆
Cable
type:
Unshielded
twisted
pair
(UTP)
or
shielded
twisted
pair
(STP)
cable
with
RJ
‐
45
connectors;
Category
5
or
Category
5e
with
maximum
length
of
100
meters
is
recommend
100BASE
‐
TX,
and
Category
5e
or
6
with
maximum
length
of
100
meters
is
recommend
for
1000BASE
‐
T.
◆
Protection
from
radio
frequency
interference
emissions.
◆
Electrical
surge
suppression.
◆
Separation
of
electrical
wires
and
data
based
network
wiring.
◆
Safe
connections
with
no
damaged
cables,
connectors
or
shields.
◆
RJ-45 Connections
SFP Transceiver
◆
WARNING
:
SFPs
and
mini
‐
GBICs
are
Class
1
laser
devices.
Avoid
direct
eye
exposure
to
the
beam
coming
from
the
transmit
port.
