Cable Types; Cable Categories - Oracle MICROS 700 Series Site Preparation Manual

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Cable Types

The following data cable types are found in a typical installation.
• Ethernet Cabling
In the electrically active environments that MICROS hardware typically operates,
we strongly recommend shielded Ethernet cabling and connection hardware.
In electrically quiet environments, a certified UTP Category 6 or better cabling
system and connection hardware is acceptable and does not void the hardware
warranty. However, issues related to non-shielded cable may be subject to out-of-
scope billing charges.
• IDN Cabling
For IDN cabling, shielded cables or non-shielded cables installed in a separate
grounded ferrous metal conduit are required.

Cable Categories

Ethernet cabling is placed into categories that define the quality of both the cable as
well as related connection hardware such as faceplates, modular connectors and
patch cables.
Several categories of UTP and related connection hardware are defined for a
structured cabling system. Several cable suppliers now offer the STP equivalent of
Category 6 cables and connection hardware. Each category is briefly defined below.
• Category 5e
The Category 5e standard was formally defined in 2001.
Example of a Single Workstation and Printer Installation for
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