Re: Cabling Question...

Chuck,

did they say WHY?

I've used twisted pair in that kinda config, but usually from a punch down
block...



On Thu, 9 Sep 2004, Chuck Lewis wrote:

> Hi Folks,
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> 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:
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> Wall Jack - Cat 5 to Terminal - Cat 5 to Printer
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> Just wondering what others felt about this.
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> We could easily run the Cat 5 to the printer FIRST (they sit right next to
> each other).
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> Thanks,
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> Chuck
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