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A computer network is a group of devices connected using communication media. In computer network transmission, determining the correct sequence of straight cables is something that needs to be considered.
Straight cables are usually found in Local Area Network (LAN) connections. The network cable commonly used on LANs is Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP). UTP cables are divided into two types, namely straight cables and crossover cables.
In this article, we will focus on discussing straight cables, especially their sequence. What are you waiting for, let’s see the complete explanation regarding straight cables below.
Understanding Straight Cables
Quoted from a book entitled Telecommunication Transmission Media written by Sugeng Purbawanto (2020), a straight cable or straight cable is a wiring system in which the connector at one end and the connector at the other end have the same color sequence.
Simply put, a straight cable is a wiring system in which the color sequence of the connectors combines with the other connectors. Straight cables are the standard for UTP cable color configuration types. There are two standards for installing straight cables, namely:
- TIA/EIA-568A
- TIA/EIA-568B.
Of the two standards above, the most commonly used is the TIA/EIA-568B standard. Straight cables have an end arrangement that must be exactly the same from one end to the other.
This is because straight cables have the function of connecting different devices. Such as computers with LAN on the modem, computers with switches, switches to routers, hubs to routers, and routers with LAN on the modem.
Straight Cable Order
Straight cables are generally composed of several types of cables that have certain colors. UTP cable consists of eight colors which must be sorted according to the rules. The following is the sequence for straight cables:
In TIA/EIA 568A Standard
1. End of connector 1, sequence:
- White green
- Green
- Orange white
- Blue
- White blue
- Orange
- White brown
- Chocolate.
2. End of connector 2, sequence:
- White green
- Green
- Orange white
- Blue
- White blue
- Orange
- White brown
- Chocolate.
In TIA/EIA 568B Standard
1. End of connector 1, sequence:
- Orange white
- Orange
- White green
- Blue
- White blue
- Green
- White brown
- Chocolate.
2. End of connector 2, sequence:
- Orange white
- Orange
- White green
- Blue
- White blue
- Green
- White brown
- Chocolate.
Through the explanation above, it can be seen that the end of connector 1 and the end of connector 2 on the two standards in the straight cable have the same color sequence.
Straight Cable Function
The main function of a straight cable is to connect two different devices. The following are other functions of straight cables:
Difference between Straight Cable and Crossover Cable
The obvious difference between straight cables and crossover cables is the color sequence. In crossover cables, there are several color sequences of straight cables that are reversed. Apart from that, the difference lies in their use. Crossover and straight cables are used in different devices.
Advantages and Disadvantages of UTP Cable
UTP or Unshield Twisted Pair cable is a cable used in computer networks. UTP cable has advantages and disadvantages, namely:
Advantages of UTP Cables
Lack of UTP Cable
So, that’s the discussion regarding the order of straight cables that we can convey. Hope it is useful!
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2023-12-24 04:30:00
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