Connecting IP Devices to an IP Network
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Table 5-2: T568A and T568B Terminations for an RJ-45 Connector
T568A (at both cable ends)
T568B (at both cable ends)
The final result of a crimped RJ-45 connector is shown graphically below.
Figure 5-1: Pins on RJ-45 Jack Face
Distech Controls recommends the Cat 5e cables shown below. Cables fitted with connectors
are crimped as T568B.
Table 5-3: Distech Controls Recommended Cable Types to use for the Cat 5e
Cable Subnetwork Bus
Non-Plenum Applications (Use in
Conduit - FT4)
Plenum Applications (FT6)
300 m (1000 feet), Cat
5e Yellow Jacket Cable –
Without Connectors
100 Crimp RJ-45
Connectors
1. Outer cable diameter – This does not take into account the RJ-45 connector.
T568A T568B
Stripe Solid
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Pair 3 Pair 1 Pair 2 Pair 4 Pair 2 Pair 1 Pair 3 Pair 4
Key: