Preparing The Ethernet Network - Sun Microsystems 6500 Installation Manual

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Preparing the Ethernet Network

The Enterprise 6500/5500/4500 systems follow the IEEE standard for 10/100BASE-T
Ethernet (twisted-pair) or MII (Media Independent Interface).
Twisted-pair cables used with Sun Microsystems products have RJ-45 connectors
that resemble the smaller RJ-11 connectors used for modular telephone cables. For
twisted-pair cable length, see Chapter 2,
A MII to AUI converter cable, available from Sun, enables the 10/100 Mbps Ethernet
interface to run over 10 Mbps coaxial Ethernet networks. Other MII Ethernet
connectivity products are available from third parties.
FIGURE 1-3
implementations of 10/100BASE-T Ethernet.
Set up the network using Sun or third-party components. To obtain the best results,
read any applicable manufacturer instructions. Be aware that Sun Microsystems
cannot guarantee the performance of any components that are not purchased from
Sun.
Transceiver drop cable
(coaxial or optical fiber)
FIGURE 1-3
and illustrate types of network cables and possible
FIGURE 1-4
Ethernet cable
Hardware interface
Types of Network Cables Used
on page 2-8.
TABLE 2-1
Vampire tap or N-type connectors
Transceiver
10/100BASE-T
twisted-pair cable
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