Appendix C: Utp Cabling - Fujitsu Control 4 Serie Guia Del Usuario

Appendix C: UTP cabling

This appendix discusses various aspects of connection media. The
KVM s4 switching system utilizes UTP cabling. The performance of
an switch system depends on high quality connections. Poor quality
or poorly installed or maintained cabling can diminish switch system
performance.
NOTE: This appendix is for information purposes only. Please consult with your local
code officials and/or cabling consultants prior to any installation.
UTP copper cabling
The following are basic definitions for the three types of UTP cabling
that the KVM s4 switch supports:
• CAT5 (4-pair) high performance cable consists of twisted pair
conductors, used primarily for data transmission. The twisting of
the pairs gives this cable some immunity from the infiltration of
unwanted interference. CAT5 cable is generally used for networks
running at 10 or 100 Mbps.
• CAT5E (enhanced) cable has the same characteristics as CAT5,
but is manufactured to somewhat more stringent standards.
• CAT6 cable is manufactured to tighter requirements than CAT5E
cable. CAT6 has higher measured frequency ranges and
significantly better performance requirements than CAT5E cable
at the same frequencies.
Wiring standards
There are two supported wiring standards for 8-conductor (4-pair) RJ-
45 terminated UTP cable: EIA/TIA 568A and B. These standards
apply to installations utilizing CAT5, CAT5E, and CAT6 cable
specifications. The KVM s4 switching system supports either of these
wiring standards. The following table describes the standards for each
pin.
Table C.1: UTP wiring standards
Pin
1
590-1058-640A
EIA/TIA 568A
white/green
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EIA/TIA 568B
white/orange
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