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CSX400 and CSX400-DC User’s Guide 49
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Ethernet Cabling Requirements
This chapter contains general networking guidelines. Before attempting to install the CSX400 or 
any additional EPIMs or WPIMs, review the requirements and specifications outlined in this 
chapter.
Network Requirements
Take care in planning and preparing the cabling and connections for your network. The quality of 
the connections, the length of cables, and other conditions of the installation play critical roles in 
determining the reliability of your network.
This chapter contains general guidelines for the following:
10BASE-T Twisted Pair Network
Multimode Fiber Optic Network
Single Mode Fiber Optic Network
10BASE2 Coaxial Cable Network
Transceiver Requirements
Refer to the following sections that apply to your specific network configuration. 
NOTE
Your network installation must meet the conditions, guidelines, specifications, and 
requirements included in this chapter to ensure satisfactory performance of this 
equipment. Failure to follow these guidelines may result in poor network performance.