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An_oid
13 years ago

Max length of crossover cable

We are about to deploy a new cluster on customer site, I have asked that the two servers are placed near to each other.  Customer has asked what is the maximum length permitted for the crossover cabl...
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    mikebounds
    13 years ago

    This is governed by hardware and according to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category_5_cable:

     

    Maximum cable segment length

    According to the ANSI/TIA/EIA standard for category 5e copper cable (TIA/EIA 568-5-A[5]), the maximum length for a cable segment is 100 meters (328 feet). If longer runs are required, the use of active hardware such as a repeater, or a switch, is necessary.

    Mike

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mikebounds
Level 6
13 years ago

This is governed by hardware and according to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category_5_cable:

 

Maximum cable segment length

According to the ANSI/TIA/EIA standard for category 5e copper cable (TIA/EIA 568-5-A[5]), the maximum length for a cable segment is 100 meters (328 feet). If longer runs are required, the use of active hardware such as a repeater, or a switch, is necessary.

Mike