Cabling Question...

["Chuck Lewis" <clewis@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Folks,

 

We had an IBM 6408-009 printer die at one of our distribution centers. It is
more than likely a twin-ax card that has failed per a tech and they are
getting a new one to replace it tomorrow. In talking he said he had talked
to a cohort (this is not IBM) and was describing the cabling setup we have.
It is:

 

Wall Jack - Cat 5 to Terminal - Cat 5 to Printer

 

And this person told him that it was not recommended to use Cat 5 in a
daisy-chain setup like this and this could cause a problem.

 

This printer has been in place for over a year this way with no problem and
the one before that (a 4234) was hooked up that way for 4 years.

 

Just wondering what others felt about this.

 

We could easily run the Cat 5 to the printer FIRST (they sit right next to
each other).

 

Thanks,

 

Chuck