9
Installing the GL Modules
Connecting the Network Cables
Connect the appropriate network cables to the module's ports as shown in
the table below. For more information on the cable specifications, see
“Cables” on page 21.
The cabling that you would use for the HP Procurve Gigabit Transceivers that
are installed in the Gigabit Transceiver GL Module depends on the types of
transceivers you are using. Please see the manual that came with those
transceivers and the information in this manual on page 21 for information on
the appropriate cabling.
Supported Cable Types
Module Cable Type Maximum Length
10/100-TX GL Module
10 Mbps operation:
category 3, 4, or 5,
100-ohm differential
twisted-pair cable
100 meters
(recommended)
100 Mbps operation:
category 5, 100-ohm
differential twisted-pair
cable
100 meters
Notes:
• The RJ-45 ports on this module have the HP Auto-MDIX feature. In the module’s default configuration, Auto, either
a straight-through or crossover cable can be used to connect the module to any other 100Base-TX or 10Base-T
device. See the Note on page 11.
• Since the 10Base-T operation is through the 10/100Base-TX ports, if you ever want to upgrade the ports to
100Base-TX, it would be best to cable the ports initially with category 5 cable.
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RJ-45 ports with
“HP Auto-MDIX”
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