Connect the network cable to a twisted-pair-to-transceiver interface box.
Connect the interface box with an appropriate cable to a network transceiver.
Figure 2-7 shows a typical arrangement for connecting the system to an Ethernet network.
For Ethernet cables, determine if the cable has N-type screw-on connectors at the ends.
If the Ethernet cable lacks N-type connectors at the ends, use a "vampire" tap to connect the cable to the transceiver. See Figure 2-7. To connect the cable to the transceiver, use instructions provided with the vampire tap.
If the Ethernet cable has N-type connectors, connect the Ethernet cable to the transceiver:
Determine if a terminator should be installed. Table 2-1 lists the cabling limitations for Ethernet.
If termination is required, install a 50-ohm terminator in the unused transceiver N connector or at the end of the coaxial cable. Use a female double N-type connector.
Figure 2-7 shows the elements used in the installation process.
Table 2-1 lists the cabling limitations for Ethernet.
Table 2-1 Ethernet Cabling Limitations for N-type Coaxial Cable
Figure 2-8 shows an example of a typical network setup. The Sun Enterprise 6500/5500/4500 systems can be any server shown in this figure.
Sun equipment conforms to the Ethernet 10/100BASE-T standard, which states that the 10/100BASE-T Link Integrity Test function should always be enabled on both the host and the hub. If you have problems verifying connection between Sun equipment and your hub, verify that your hub also has the link test function enabled. See "Failure of Network Communications", and refer to the manual provided with your hub for more information about the Link Integrity Test function.