Siemens RUGGEDCOM RST2228 User Manual

Chapter 1
Introduction
RUGGEDCOM RST2228
Installation Guide
6 Gigabit Ethernet 1000Base-TX Cabling Recommendations
Section1.5.2
Gigabit Ethernet 1000Base-TX Cabling Recommendations
The IEEE 802.3ab Gigabit Ethernet standard defines 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet communications over distances of up
to 100 m (328 ft) using all 4 pairs in category 5 (or higher) balanced, unshielded twisted-pair cabling. For wiring
guidelines, system designers and integrators should refer to the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA)
TIA/EIA-568-A wiring standard that characterizes minimum cabling performance specifications required for proper
Gigabit Ethernet operation. For reliable, error-free data communication, new and pre-existing communication
paths should be verified for TIA/EIA-568-A compliance.
The following table summarizes the relevant cabling standards:
Cabling Category
1000Base-
TX Compliant
Required Action
< 5 No New wiring infrastructure required.
5 Yes Verify TIA/EIA-568-A compliance.
5e Yes No action required. New installations should be designed with Category 5e or higher.
6 Yes No action required.
> 6 Yes Connector and wiring standards to be determined.
Follow these recommendations for copper data cabling in high electrical noise environments:
• Data cable lengths should be as short as possible, preferably 3 m (10 ft) in length. Copper data cables should
not be used for inter-building communications.
• Power and data cables should not be run in parallel for long distances, and should be installed in separate
conduits. Power and data cables should intersect at 90° angles when necessary to reduce inductive coupling.
• Shielded/screened cabling can be used when required. Care should be taken to avoid the creation of ground
loops with shielded cabling.
Section1.5.3
Supported Fiber Optic Cables
The following fiber optic cable types are supported under the stated conditions.
Distance (m)
Cable Type Wavelength (nm)
Modal Bandwidth
(MHz·km)
100Base-FX 1000Base-SX 10GBase-SR
850 200 — 275 33OM1 (62.5/125)
1300 500 2000 — —
850 500 — 550 82OM2 (50/125)
1300 500 2000 — —
850 1500 — 550 300OM3 (50/125)
a
1300 500 2000 — —
850 3500 — 550 400OM4 (50/125)
a
1300 500 2000 — —
a
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Siemens RUGGEDCOM RST2228 Specifications

General

Brand	Siemens
Model	RUGGEDCOM RST2228
Category	Switch
Language	English