Chapter 1
Preparing for Installation
1-7
1.4
Preparing the Ethernet Network
The Enterprise 6500/5500/4500 systems follow the IEEE standard for 10/100BASE-T
Ethernet (twisted-pair) or MII (Media Independent Interface).
Twisted-pair cables used with Sun Microsystems products have RJ-45 connectors
that resemble the smaller RJ-11 connectors used for modular telephone cables. For
twisted-pair cable length, see Chapter 2,
TABLE 2-1
on page 2-8.
A MII to AUI converter cable, available from Sun, enables the 10/100 Mbps Ethernet
interface to run over 10 Mbps coaxial Ethernet networks. Other MII Ethernet
connectivity products are available from third parties.
FIGURE 1-3
and
FIGURE 1-4
illustrate types of network cables and possible
implementations of 10/100BASE-T Ethernet.
Set up the network using Sun or third-party components. To obtain the best results,
read any applicable manufacturer instructions. Be aware that Sun Microsystems
cannot guarantee the performance of any components that are not purchased from
Sun.
FIGURE 1-3
Types of Network Cables Used
Transceiver
Vampire tap or N-type connectors
Ethernet cable
Transceiver drop cable
(coaxial or optical fiber)
Hardware interface
10/100BASE-T
twisted-pair cable
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