Stratus ftServer 2900 Series - Category-6;Category-6 A Cables

Ethernet Cables
4-8 Stratus ftServer 29x0, 49x0, and 69x0 Systems: Site Planning and Installation Guide (R786)
Category-6/Category-6A Cables
If your system contains embedded 10GbE ports using Category-6/Category-6A cables,
additional site planning is needed to prevent disruptions from electromagnetic
interference (EMI).
 Between devices, try to have as close as possible to zero (0) volt potential relative
to earth reference ground. See “Grounding Considerations” on page B-1 for
detailed information.
 Separate all power cords from the cables.
 Do not route the cables near fluorescent lights.
 Ground the cable trays.
 Avoid using two-way radios and cell phones near the cables.
 If your site is located near high electric fields, transmission towers, high-voltage
transmission lines, or electrical switching relays, consider using shielded
Category-6A cable.
See the following standards for more information about Category-6A cables and how
to qualify a test site:
 The ANSI/TIA-568 family of Telecommunications Standards (C.0, C.1, C.2, C.3)
 TIA/EIA-607: Grounding and Bonding Requirements for Telecommunications in
Commercial Buildings
ftScalable Storage
RAID controller
tray (note that
ftScalable Storage
systems are
optional)
3: two for
each
controller tray
and one to a
management
PC
N/A. You must supply
these cables.
24 AWG Unshielded Twisted Pair
(UTP) EIA/TIA-Verified, Category-3
or Category-5 wire, with RJ-45
modular connectors terminated with
pair-wiring adhering to the EIA/TIA
568-A or EIA/TIA 568-B standard.
For connections to an Ethernet hub
or switch, provide a straight-through
cable.
For 100-Mbps (fast Ethernet)
operation, provide full-duplex, or
Category-5 Ethernet cables.
Table 4-4. Customer-Supplied Ethernet Cables (Continued)
Component Quantity Cable Length Cable Type