User`s guide

Configuration Limits
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Copper Board Cabling
The Copper Gigabit Ethernet board is implemented using twisted pair cable. The cable,
which is not included in the shipment, must be Category-5 cable plant (4-pair) with an
RJ45 UTP connector at each end. Table 1-3 lists the SGI twisted pair cables. The operating
range for 1000-Base-T is up to 100 m (328 ft).
To achieve the longer distances available with 1000-Base-T, use a switch with 1000-Base-T
ports.
Configuration Limits
Table 1-4 summarizes the configuration limits for the Fiber-Optic and Copper Gigabit
Ethernet PCI Express boards.
Table 1-3 SGI Twisted Pair Cable
Length Marketing Code
6 feet CBL-GBE-RJ45-06FT-Z
10 feet CBL-GBE-RJ45-10FT-Z
15 feet CBL-GBE-RJ45-15FT-Z
25 feet CBL-GBE-RJ45-25FT-Z
50 feet CBL-GBE-RJ45-50FT-Z
Table 1-4 Configuration Limits
System
Maximum Per
Bus Maximum Number of Boards
Altix XE210 1 1
Altix XE240 1 2 with a PCI-x riser, 4 with a
PCI-E riser
Altix XE250 4 4
Altix XE310 1 1