trb@bettysue.dallas.sgi.COM (Tom Barton) (10/26/90)
I am planning network requirements for our new facilities. I would like to use the "SGI standard" method of networking - i.e. a RJ45 4-plex. In the SGI standard, one plug is used for phone, one for Appletalk, one for Ethernet, and one spare. I want to use the spare jack to run the keyboard cable of a Power Series machine (an ASD unit) to a remote location. I plan to run RGB cables for the monitor, but if I can avoid running another cable for the keyboard, it would be more efficient. The pin outs for the cable (from "man keyboard") shows that there are 12 pins used. 3 are Ground, 3 are +12Vdc, and 2 are reserved. These look like duplications. So here is the question: Can I use an 8 line twisted pair cable in place of the standard ASD keyboard cable? Please respond directly to me, and I'll post comments if there is enough interest. P.S. Any tips and ideas on installing the new network are heartily welcome. -- Tom Barton email: trb@sgi.com Region SE Manager vmail: 8047 SGI - Dallas phone: 214-788-4122