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Performance Route Processor Installation and Configuration Guide
OL-11656-01
Configuring Interfaces on the PRP
Table 4 lists the cabling specifications for 100-Mbps transmission over
unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cables.
Note The transmission speed of the Ethernet ports is auto-sensing by default and is user
configurable.
Table 5 lists IEEE 802.3u physical characteristics for 100BASE-TX.
Table 4 Specifications and Connection Limits for 100-Mbps Transmission
Parameter RJ-45
Cable specification Category 5
1
UTP, 22 to 24 AWG
2
1. EIA/TIA-568 or EIA-TIA-568 TSB-36 compliant. Not supplied by Cisco.
2. AWG = American Wire Gauge. This gauge is specified by the EIA/TIA-568 standard.
Cable length (max) —
Segment length (max) 328 feet (100 m) for 100BASE-TX
Network length (max) 656 feet (200 m)
3
(with one repeater)
3. This length is specifically between any two stations on a repeated segment.
Table 5 IEEE 802.3u Physical Characteristics
Parameter 100BASE-TX
Data rate (Mbps) 100
Signaling method Baseband
Maximum segment length 100 m between DTE
1
and repeaters
1. DTE = data terminal equipment.
Media Category 5 UTP (for RJ-45)
Topology Star/Hub