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9. Power the system on.
Once the system returns to proper operation, the adapter hardware is fully
installed. You must next connect the network cables.
CONNECTING THE NETWORK CABLES
The AEI Gigabit Ethernet Card (“C” version) has RJ-45 connectors used for
attaching the system to an Ethernet copper-wire segment. When automatic link
negotiation is disabled, the port can be configured for 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps,
signaling either half-duplex or full-duplex operation. Speeds of 1000 Mbps is only
obtainable through Auto-Negotiation.
The AEI Gigabit Ethernet Card (“F” version) has fiber optic connectors for
attaching the system to a compatible link partner, or an IEEE 802.3z compliant
gigabit switch. Upon connecting the system to the network and power is supplied,
the adapter performs auto-negotiation and attempts to establish the connection
at 1000 Mbps full-duplex, only.
Perform the following procedure for connecting a network cable to the Gigabit
Ethernet Adapter:
1. Prepare an appropriate cable. Table 1 lists the cable characteristics for
connecting to 10/100/1000BASE-T ports, and Table 2 lists the cable
characteristics for connecting to 1000BASE-SX-LX fiber optic ports:
Table 1. 10/100/1000BASE-T Cable Specifications
Port Type
Connector
Media
Maximum Distance
10BASE-T RJ-45 Cat. 3, 4, or 5
UTP
100 meters (328 feet)
100/1000BASE-T RJ-45 Cat. 5 UTP (or
better)
100 meters (328 feet)
NOTE – 1000BASE-T signaling requires four twisted pairs of Category
5 balanced cabling, as specified in ISO/IEC 11801:1995 and EIA/TIA-
568-A (1995) and tested using procedures defined in TIA/EIA TSB95.
AEI recommends Belden Cable’s DataTwist 600e (or better) for
copper gigabit connectivity. Cat-5 and even Cat-6 may experience
cross-talk problems that may inhibit performance.