Connecting The Network Cable - HP D5970A - NetServer - LCII Installation Manual

4 Connecting the Network
Cable
1. Connect a Twisted Pair Ethernet (TPE) network cable to
the adapter as shown below.
For 100BASE-TX, your network cable must be
Category 5, twisted- pair wiring. If you want to run
the adapter at 100 Mbps, it must be connected to a
100BASE-TX hub or switch (not a 100BASE-T4
hub).
For 10BASE-T, use Category 3, 4, or 5 twisted-pair
wiring. If you want to use this adapter in a
residential environment, you must use a Category 5
cable.
NOTE
2. To configure the adapter, continue with the procedures
specific to your operating system outlined later in this
guide.
Use a Category 5 TPE cable and a RJ-45
connector for this adapter. Do not use
Category 3 wiring at 100 Mbps. At 100
Mbps, connect to a TX hub, not a T4 hub.
For full duplex, see the Duplex Mode section
later in this guide. For more information on
100BASE-TX wiring requirements and
limitations, see the Fast Ethernet Wiring in
PCI Installation Tips section later in this
guide.
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