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Table B-7.NICConnectorPinAssignments
Network Cable Requirements
The NIC supports a UTP Ethernet cable equipped with a standard RJ45-compatible plug. Observe the following cabling restrictions.
l Use Category 5 or greater wiring and connectors.
l Do not exceed a cable run length (from a workstation to a hub) of 100 m (328 ft).
For detailed guidelines on operation of a network, see "Systems Considerations of Multi-Segment Networks" in the IEEE 802.3 standard.
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Pin
Signal
I/O
Definition
1
TP0+
I/O
Data0 (+)
2
TP0–
I/O
Data0 (–)
3
TP1+
I/O
Data1 (+)
4
TP2+
I/O
Data2 (+)
5
TP2–
I/O
Data2 (–)
6
TP1–
I/O
Data1 (–)
7
TP3+
I/O
Data3 (+)
8
TP3–
I/O
Data3 (–)
NOTICE: To avoid line interference, voice and data lines must be in separate sheaths.