Multi-Gigabit - ZyXEL Communications XGS1250-12 User Manual

1.2.1 Multi-Gigabit

Multi-Gigabit Ethernet ports automatically allow connections up to the speed of the connected network
device (100 Mbps, 1 Gbps, 2.5 Gbps, 5 Gbps, or 10 Gbps), and you just need to use a CAT 5e or CAT 6
Ethernet cable. You must use CAT 6A or better Ethernet cables to achieve 10 Gbps speeds.
Figure 1 Multi-Gigabit Application (XGS1210-12)
Figure 2 Multi-Gigabit Application (XGS1250-12)
See the following table for the cables required and distance limitation to attain the corresponding
speed.
Table 2 Cable Types
CABLE
Category 5
Category 5e
Category 6
Category 6a
Category 7
Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your Switch
PORT TRANSMISSION SPEED
1 – 11 100 Mbps
1 – 11 1 Gbps/2.5 Gbps/5 Gbps
9 – 11 5 Gbps / 10 Gbps
9 – 11 10 Gbps
9 – 11 10 Gbps
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MAXIMUM DISTANCE
100 m
100 m
50 m
100 m
100 m
10
BANDWIDTH CAPACITY
100 MHz
100 MHz
250 MHz
500 MHz
650 MHz