Connecting to an Ethernet network
Types of Ethernet networks supported
Supported Ethernet connections
Use the following table to determine the Ethernet connection and cabling requirements of your Ethernet network interface cards (NICs).
Note
Do not exceed the maximum cable length specification.
Ethernet type
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Supported ports
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Cabling requirements
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10Base-T
100Base-TX
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Category 3 (10Base-T only) or 5 (10Base-T/100Base-TX) unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) copper cable with RJ-45 connectors
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100Base-TX/
1000Base-T
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Single
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Category 5 unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) copper cable with
RJ-45 connectors
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10Base-T/ 100Base-TX/ 1000Base-TX
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Category 5 unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) copper cable with
RJ-45 connectors
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1000Base-SX
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50 micron multimode fiber optic cable with SC or LC connector for up to 550m
62.5 micron multimode fiber optic cable with SC or LC connector for up to 220m
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