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3PAR InServ E-Class/F-Class Storage Server Physical Planning Manual
2.7 Cable Specifications
Table 2-5 identifies the types of cables commonly required for storage server installation.
Table 2-6 provides cable limitations for fibre channel host connectivity.
Table 2-5. Required Cables (Customer Responsibility)
Cable Type Connector Type
Ethernet (Category 5)
3 cables with 2 static IPs
RJ-45
Multimode Fibre Channel
(See Table 2-6 for diameter
specification)
LC-LC
Modem RJ-45
Table 2-6. Cable Limitations for Fibre Channel Host Connectivity
Cable Size Speed Cable Length Limit
62.5 micron 2 Gbps 100 meters
62.5 micron 4 Gbps 70 meters
50 micron 2 Gbps 300 meters
50 micron 4 Gbps 150 meters
NOTE: See Chapter 6, Network, Cabling and Connectivity for complete details.