B Switch Ports And Network Cables; Switch Ports - HP ProCurve Series 8212zl Installation And Getting Started Manual

Switch Ports and Network Cables
This appendix includes switch connector information and network cable
information for cables that should be used with the Series 8200zl Switch,
including minimum pin-out information and specifications for twisted-pair
cables.
N o t e
Incorrectly wired cabling is the most common cause of problems for LAN
communications. It is recommended that you work with a qualified LAN cable
installer for assistance with your cabling requirements.

Switch Ports

Twisted Pair
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Fiber-Optic
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The RJ-45 ports on the modules accept 100-ohm differential unshielded
and shielded twisted-pair cable with RJ-45 connectors as described on the
next page.
The LC-type connector port on the Gigabit-SX mini-GBIC transmits at
850 nm wavelength, and accepts the low metal content, multimode fiber-
optic cables for Gigabit-SX described on
The LC-type connector port on the Gigabit-LX mini-GBIC transmits at
1310 nm wavelength, and accepts the low metal content, single-mode or
multimode fiber-optic cables for Gigabit-LX described on
The LC-type connector port on the Gigabit-LH mini-GBIC transmits at
1550 nm wavelength, and accepts the low metal content, single-mode or
multimode fiber-optic cables for Gigabit-LH described on
page B-3.
page B-3.
page B-3.
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