Installation Guide for fl Modules 2007-02

ProCurve Switch fl Modules
Installing Modules
Connecting the Network Cables
After you verify the installation of each module and have installed the requisite
mini-GBICs or transceivers, connect the appropriate network cable to each
port according to the cable types defined in Table 1. For more information
about cabling, see “Connectors and Cables” on page 35.
Table 1. Supported Cable Types
Module Port Type/
Transceiver
Cable Type Length Limits
Twisted-Pair and Copper Cables
10-Port 100/1000-T
Interface Module
(J8734A)
100/1000Base-T For either 100 Mbps or 1000 Mbps operation:
Category 5 or better, 100-ohm UTP or
shielded twisted-pair (STP) balanced cable.
For 1000 Mbps (gigabit) operation, Category
5e cabling or better is recommended.
100 meters
X2 10GbE Modules
(J8736A/J8737A)
CX4 Speed 3.125Gbx4
(Cables compliant with the 802.3ak standard)
0.5 – 15 meters
Fiber Optic Cables
10-Port Mini-GBIC
Interface Module
(J8735A)*
Gigabit-SX
(on Gigabit-SX-
LC mini-GBIC)
Multimode fiber-optic cables fitted with LC
connectors
See “Fiber-Optic Cables” on page 37 for
information on the different fiber-optic
cables supported.
220 meters to 550 meters
depending on the cable used.
Gigabit-LX**
(on Gigabit-LX-
LC mini-GBIC)
Single-mode fiber-optic cables fitted with LC
connectors.
The multimode cables specified for the
Gigabit-SX mini-GBIC may also be used, but
a mode-conditioning patch cord may be
needed—see “Fiber-Optic Cables” on
page 37.
10 kilometers
(single-mode cable)
550 meters
(multimode cable)
Gigabit-LH***
(on Gigabit-LH
mini-GBIC)
The same single-mode fiber-optic cables as
for Gigabit-LX.
70 kilometers
*10-Port mini-GBIC connections – The 10-Port Mini-GBIC Interface Module supports fiber optic connections that require
the use of mini-GBICs (see “Installing a mini-GBIC” on page 27).
**Gigabit-LX – If multimode cable is used, a mode conditioning patch cord may be needed — see “Mode Conditioning
Patch Cord for Gigabit-LX” on page 33 for more information.
***Gigabit-LH - Between the transmit and receive ends of the cable, at least 5db of attenuation is required for a reliable
connection. This is equivalent to 20Km of the fiber-optic cable. For distances less than 20Km, you must add attenuators
to bring the total attenuation to at least 5db. Most cable vendors carry attenuators.
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