Ethernet Switch Description - Simrad ES80 Reference Manual

Related topics
System description, page 17
System diagram, page 20
Technical specifications
Weight and outline dimensions, page 477
Power requirements, page 479
Environmental requirements, page 481
Compass safe distance, page 483
Minimum computer requirements, page 484

Ethernet switch description

A high capacity Ethernet switch is a key component of the ES80 system.
If you use more than one Wide Band Transceiver (WBT), a high capacity Ethernet
switch is required. The Ethernet switch is used to connect each Wide Band Transceiver
(WBT) to the Processor Unit.
Note
Make sure that your selected switch has a large bandwidth capacity. Minimum 1 Gb
(1000BASE-T) is required. You must also make sure that all Ethernet cables are type
Cat 5e or better. A slower switch - or low quality cables – will decrease the operational
performance of the ES80.
1000BASE-T (also known as IEEE 802.3ab) is a standard for gigabit Ethernet over
copper wiring. Each 1000BASE-T network segment can be a maximum length
of 100 meters (330 feet), and must use Category 5 cable or better (including Cat
5e and Cat 6).
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gigabit_Ethernet
Related topics
System description, page 17
System diagram, page 20
Technical specifications
Weight and outline dimensions, page 477
Power requirements, page 479
Environmental requirements, page 481
Compass safe distance, page 483
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