Timothy,
As others have pointed out, this can be done. I investigated this
about 5 years ago for a client and the main issue is that some of
the IBM connectors and patch panels cannot support the higher
frequencies needed for 100MB Ethernet (it has to do with the way
the connectors are constructed). They will work fine for 10MB, but
not 100.
There are IBM connectors and patch panels that are 100MB
certified, but if your client doesn't already have the infrastructure to
support 100MB, they will be far better off pulling new CAT5 cabling.
To find out if they're cabling will support 100MB, just get a couple
of IBM media filter cables (IBM type 1 connector to RJ45 adapters)
and try to connect at 100MB. If it works at 10 but not at 100, your
infrastructure most likely is not 100MB capable.
HTH,
Kent
On 17 May 2001, at 15:24, Hornbeck, Timothy wrote:
> Is it possible to run 100mb Ethernet over Type1 cabling? If so what
> are some of the issues in doing so? Looking to cut some costs on a
> project.
>
> Timothy J. Hornbeck
> Technical Analyst III
> Infrastructure Implementation - LAN/WAN
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