Rj-45 Connector Jackets - Extreme Networks BlackDiamond 10808 Hardware Installation Manual

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RJ-45 Connector Jackets

Use RJ-45 cable with connector jackets that are flush with the connector or that have connectors with a
no-snag feature.
Using cable with jackets that are wider than the connectors can cause:
Connectors that are not properly aligned with the port.
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Crowded cable installation, which can cause connectors to pop out of the port.
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Figure 18 shows examples of connector jacket types that are not recommended, as well as those that are
recommended.
Figure 18: RJ-45 Connector Jacket Types
Not recommended
50
Best
0.1" = 1mm actual
Better
39.37% : 254%
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