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* Proprietary to Extreme Networks. Connections between two Extreme Networks 1000BASE-LX interfaces that use 10/125 μm
single-mode fiber can use a maximum distance of 10,000 meters.
RJ-45 Connector Jackets
Use RJ-45 cable with connector jackets that are flush with the connector or that have connectors with a
no-snag feature.
Using cable with jackets that are wider than the connectors can cause:
● Connectors that are not properly aligned with the port.
● Crowded cable installation, which can cause connectors to pop out of the port.
Figure 7 shows examples of connector jacket types that are not recommended as well as those that are
recommended.
Figure 7: RJ-45 connector jacket types
1000BASE-T
100BASE-TX
10BASE-T
Category 5 and higher UTP cable
Category 5 and higher UTP cable
Category 3 and higher UTP cable
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–
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100
100
100
Table 3: Media types and maximum distances (Continued)
Standard Media Type
Mhz•Km
Rating
Maximum Distance
(Meters)
0.1" = 1mm actual
39.37% : 254%
SPG_001
Not recommended
Better
Best