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GUIDE  

x-series c abling

Example Configurations

NComputing X-series systems can be configured in a wide variety of ways  

depending on the specific needs of your application. The following examples  

can be used to help identify the approximate cable lengths for your installation.  

The examples assume a center-to-center spacing of 36 inches (~0.9 meters) 

between users (for side-by-side configurations) and a table height of 30 inches 

(~0.76 meters). All of the examples below are configured for lengths under  

16.4 feet (5 m) – which allow the use of Category 5e cable. Other configurations  

may require longer cables which would require using Category 6 STP cable. 

Classrooms, office cubicles, internet cafés and other environments have unique 

needs and furniture can also vary in size. Please use the following guidelines  

just as a starting point for your planning. It is important to carefully measure 

your specific environment to ensure the right cable length. Again, if using  

off-the-shelf cables, always choose the next largest available size. 

X550 Straight Line Configuration – 1 Kit

Category 5e Cable Lengths (feet)

Station

1

2

3

4

5

6

Option A

Host

3’

6’

9’

12’

15’

Option B

9’

6’

Host

3’

6’ 

9’

Option C

12’

9’

Host

6’

9’

12’

X550 Double Row Configuration – 2 Kits

Category 5e Cable Lengths (feet)

Station

1

2

3

4

5

6

Option A

9’

6’

Host

3’

6’ 

9’

Option B

12’

9’

Host

6’

9’

12’

Option C

15’

12’

9’

6’

3’

3’

Station

7

8

9

10

11

Option A

9’

6’

3’

3’

6’ 

Option B

12’

9’

6’

6’

9’

Option C

15’

12’

9’

6’

Host

1 meter = 3.28 feet

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