Installation

Parent topic: Oracle Networking Expectations

Cabling

Recommended Ethernet Cabling for Oracle Installations

Category 6 Ethernet cable (CAT 6)

Recommended Fiber Optic Cabling for Oracle Installations

Fiber is recommended for distances greater than 100 meters or as a solution to ground potential issues.

Recommended Coaxial Cabling for Oracle Installations

RG-59 Coaxial cable

Recommended IDN Cabling for Oracle Installations

For permanent installation between wall panels, Category 6 Ethernet cable (CAT 6) shielded for installed wiring is preferred. (Category 3, 4, or 5 twisted pair cable can be used if already available.)

For wall or workstation to IDN printer:
  • Oracle MICROS Part #300281-036-PT Shielded cable assembly for IDN printers: 3 feet, 6-pin to 6-pin for Oracle MICROS workstations
  • Oracle MICROS Part #300281-120-PT Shielded cable assembly for IDN printers: 10 feet, 6-pin to 6-pin for Oracle MICROS workstations
  • Oracle MICROS Part #300319-036-PT Shielded cable assembly for IDN printers: 3 feet, 8-pin to 6-pin for Oracle MICROS workstations
  • Oracle MICROS Part #300319-120-PT Shielded cable assembly for IDN printers: 10 feet, 8-pin to 6-pin for Oracle MICROS workstations

Oracle MICROS Expectations

  • Label all cabling, patch panels, and wall jacks.
  • Before pulling cable, determine the physical location of all devices including the workstations, servers, wireless access points, IP printers, kitchen display units, and order confirmation board. It is suggested that you specify the equipment location in the floor plan or riser diagram of the property.
  • Ensure all horizontal cable runs from the patch panel, switch, or router to individual work area. Faceplates must be at least 3 meters (10 feet) to no more than 90 meters (295 feet). The 3-meter minimum allows collisions to be more easily detected.
  • Limiting the Ethernet cable run to 90 meters reserves 10 meters (33 feet) for patch cables at the patch panel and the networked device.
  • Ensure all faceplates, modular connectors, patch panels, and patch cords are the same category as the selected cable. That is, when you pull Category 6 cable, make sure all other components are rated for Category 6. If you are installing shielded cable, all other components including the patch panel must provide a location to terminate the ground wire.

Parent topic: Installation

Termination

Expected Ethernet Termination for Oracle MICROS Installations

Several methods are available for terminating horizontal cable runs. Oracle MICROS recommends the 110 Connect system by AMP or other suppliers. This system uses the reliable 110-style punch-down RJ45 modular jack, which is available in both shielded and unshielded versions.

A second termination method uses the 8-pin RJ45 modular "keystone" insulation displacement connector, similar to those used for MICROS IDN devices. To attach the cable, place all conductors into the corresponding slots of the connector cap, and then press the cap firmly into place to complete the connection.

In addition, there are two methods for terminating cables at faceplate connectors following either the ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-A or ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B cabling standards.

ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B.1-2001 specifies that horizontal cables should be terminated using the T568A pin/pair assignments, or optionally with T568B pin/pair assignments to accommodate specific cabling systems. Mixing T568A-terminated horizontal cables with T568B-terminated patch cords (or vice versa) is not recommended, as it can lead to wiring inconsistencies and connectivity issues.

Note:

Pins 1-2, 3-6, 4-5, and 7-8 are paired signal wires that are twisted together within the cable. It is important to maintain these signal pairs consistently at both ends of the cable as well as in any patch cables to ensure proper network performance and reduce interference.

Expected Fiber Optic Termination for Oracle MICROS Installations

SC Connector

Expected Coaxial Termination for Oracle MICROS Installations

F Type Connector

Expected IDN Termination for Oracle MICROS Installations

The IDN termination method uses an 8-pin RJ45 modular "keystone" insulation displacement connector. To attach the cable, insert all conductors into the appropriate slots in the connector cap, and then press the cap firmly into place to complete the connection.

RJ45 and RJ12 connectors for workstation to printer

RJ12 connectors for daisy chain of printers

RJ45 connectors for wall outlets

Parent topic: Installation