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...
- 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