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CSX400 and CSX400-DC User’s Guide 49
5 Ethernet Cabling Requirements
This chapter contains general networking guidelines. Before attempting to install the CSX400 or
any additional EPIMs or WPIMs, review the requirements and specifications outlined in this
chapter.
Network Requirements
Take care in planning and preparing the cabling and connections for your network. The quality of
the connections, the length of cables, and other conditions of the installation play critical roles in
determining the reliability of your network.
This chapter contains general guidelines for the following:
• 10BASE-T Twisted Pair Network
• Multimode Fiber Optic Network
• Single Mode Fiber Optic Network
• 10BASE2 Coaxial Cable Network
• Transceiver Requirements
Refer to the following sections that apply to your specific network configuration.
NOTE
Your network installation must meet the conditions, guidelines, specifications, and
requirements included in this chapter to ensure satisfactory performance of this
equipment. Failure to follow these guidelines may result in poor network performance.