What type of cables and lengths can I use with HP ProCurve series 2700 Switches?
The following types and lengths of cables can be used: • For ports operating at 10 Mbps, the maximum length is 100 meters using category 3, 4, or 5, 100 ohm differential unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) or shielded twisted-pair (STP) cable. • For ports operating at 100 Mbps, the maximum length is 100 meters using category 5, 100 ohm differential UTP or STP cable. • For ports operating at 1000 Mbps, the maximum length is 100 meters using category 5E or better, 100 ohm differential UTP or STP cable. Note: Since the 10Base-T operation is through 10/100/1000Base-T ports, if you ever want to upgrade the ports to 100Base-TX, it would be best to cable the ports initially with category 5 cable. For 1000Base-T, category 5E, or better, cable should be used.
