Signal Cabl~ Considerations; Cable R:foq' · Ments - IBM 3270 Quick Reference

Signal Cable Considerations
When the IBM 3270 Connection adapter is attached to a host
system, consider the following:
e •
Installation
Cable runs (indoor and outdoor)
Types of signal cables and specifications (coaxial and
twisted-pair)
Signal cable and power line separation
Cable labeling and testing.
• Cable accessories.
Outdoor runs require additional installation guidelines, including
lightning protection. For more information, refer to the list of
IBM signal cable publications on page 6.
Cable Requirements
Table 1 shows the adapter requirements for various signal cable
types and IBM products.
Table 1. Cable Requirements
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IBM Coaxial IBM Cabling IBM Cabling Twisted-Pair
Model RG62A/U
System
Type 1 System
Type 9 Type3
IBM 3270 BNC Yesl
Yesl Yes2
Con-
nection
Adapter
IBM 3299 BNC
Yes3 Yes3 Yes2
Model 1
or 3274
IBM 3299
BNC
Yesl
Yesl Yes2
Model 2
or 3174
IBM 3299
NA NA NA
Yes4
Model 3
NA
=
Not applicable
1
Dual purpose connector (D PC)
2 IBM/ROLM Coax-to-Twisted-Pair Adapter (CTPA)
3 IBM Cabling System balun
4 Modular jack connector
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