Network Cable Requirements - Dell PowerEdge 850 Installation And Troubleshooting Manual
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Table B-6. NIC Connector Pin Assignments
Pin
Signal
I/O
Definition
1
TD+
O
Data out (+)
2
TD–
O
Data out (–)
3
RD+
I
Data in (+)
4
NC
N/A
No connection
5
NC
N/A
No connection
6
RD–
I
Data in (–)
7
NC
N/A
No connection
8
NC
N/A
No connection
Embedded Remote Access Ethernet Connector
The system's optional embedded remote access (ERA) circuitry is designed to provide remote access capabilities for the system. It is designed specifically to
work with systems management software.
connector.
Figure B-8. Embedded Remote Access Ethernet Connector
Table B-7. ERA Ethernet Connector Pin Assignments
Pin
Signal
I/O
Definition
1
TD+
O
Data out (+)
2
TD–
O
Data out (–)
3
RD+
I
Data in (+)
4
NC
N/A
No connection
5
NC
N/A
No connection
6
RD–
I
Data in (–)
7
NC
N/A
No connection
8
NC
N/A
No connection
Network Cable Requirements
The NIC supports a UTP Ethernet cable equipped with a standard RJ45-compatible plug. Observe the following cabling restrictions.
NOTICE:
To avoid line interference, voice and data lines must be in separate sheaths.
Use Category 5 or greater wiring and connectors.
l
Do not exceed a cable run length (from a workstation to a hub) of 100 m (328 ft).
l
For detailed guidelines on operation of a network, see "Systems Considerations of Multi-Segment Networks" in the IEEE 802.3 standard.
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Figure B-8
illustrates the pin numbers for the ERA connector and
Table B-7
defines the pin assignments for the
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