Cables - Cables to Go 10/100Base-TX Operation Manual

10/100Base-TX to 100Base-FX Mini Converter

Cables

The following are some recommendations as to what
you should and should not do when installing cables.
Remember - cables are the deciding factor in network
performs
Try to
maintain
a bend
rad ius of
(min.) 4x
the diameter
of the cable
for UTP and
100x for fiber.
Place cable ties
at regular
intervals - do
not over tighten
cable ties - try
to avoid using
with fiber.
- 16 -
Appendix A
Try not to
allow the
cable to
twist too
much - this
creates a
strain on
the internal
cables.
Do not stretch
the cable
especially on
corners, in
vertical cable
trays and when
spanning long
distances.