Use Rj45 Connector Jackets; Prevent Radio Frequency Interference (Rfi) - Extreme Networks ExtremeSwitching 5320 Series Hardware Installation Manual

Site Preparation
Refer to the
equipment.

Use RJ45 Connector Jackets

Use RJ45 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:
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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.
Figure 16 shows examples of recommended and non-recommended connector jacket types.
Not recommended
Figure 16: RJ45 Connector Jacket Types

Prevent Radio Frequency Interference (RFI)

If you use UTP cabling in an installation, take precautions to avoid radio frequency (RF) interference.
RF interference can cause degradation of signal quality, and, in an Ethernet network environment, can
cause excessive collisions, loss of link status, or other physical layer problems that can lead to poor
performance or loss of communication.
To prevent RF interference, avoid the following situations:
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Attaching UTP cable to AC power cables
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Routing UTP cable near antennas, such as a ham radio antenna
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Routing UTP cable near equipment that could exhibit RF interference, such as ARC welding
equipment
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Routing UTP cable near electrical motors that contain coils
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Routing UTP cable near air conditioner units
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Routing UTP cable near electrical transformers
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ExtremeSwitching 5320 Series Hardware Installation Guide
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